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Class of 2021
Re-watch NYU Abu Dhabi 2021 Commencement
Relive NYUAD's virtual Commencement on May 22, 2021. The Commencement saw President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female president and winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, and Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology offering remarks to the graduating class.
The production process for this virtual Commencement ceremony adhered to all necessary health and safety protocols including physical distancing requirements, and photos were taken individually, respecting the same requirements. For the purposes of these photos only, graduates appear without face masks.
Distinguished Guest Speaker
Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology.
Keynote Speaker
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female president and winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.
Vice Chancellor Message
Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann addressed the Class of 2021 and acknowledged their achievements.
Student Speaker
Literature and Creative Writing major, Malak Abdel-Ghaffar from Egypt.
Student Welcome
Emirati student and 2021 UAE Rhodes Scholar, Maitha Al Suwaidi.
Pandemic Leadership
This inaugural award goes to NYUAD student governments of 2020 and 2021.
Class of 2021 Tribute
The last four years have been quite the journey. Hear from your peers about what it's been like for them.
“We are Not Strangers”
Cast of The RealAD Show performing "We are not strangers" through NYUAD Class of 2021's rendition.
Messages from Loved Ones
Watch family, friends, pets, faculty, staff, and loved ones send their best wishes and congratulations to the Class of 2021.
Travel Memories
Seniors from the Class of 2021 reminisce about the countries they visited prior to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Favorite Memories
Seniors share their favorite Abu Dhabi memories from the past four years.
Class of 2021
Discover more about the Class of 2021 and all they have achieved.
NYU Commencements
NYU Commencement
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
11am EST, 8pm GST
NYU SHANGHAI Commencement
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Commencement 2021 Social Filters
Show your Violet Pride with a celebratory frame on your Facebook profile, or a grad-themed Zoom background.
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