Class of 2024
New York University Abu Dhabi 2023 Full Commencement Video
Tenth Commencement Exercises Highlights
Video Tribute to the Class of 2023
10 Years of Graduating Classes at NYUAD
Keynote Speaker
Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak
"Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak is a true environmental champion who has worked tirelessly over many years to preserve biodiversity and make the world a more sustainable place. She is an inspiring leader on climate and role model as the second woman to lead the IUCN in its 72-year history. She was also the youngest person to be appointed to lead an Abu Dhabi Government entity. We are especially delighted that our graduating students will hear her words of wisdom and encouragement at our tenth Commencement and in the UAE’s Year of Sustainability."
--NYU Abu Dhabi Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann
Her Excellency Razan Al Mubarak to Speak at NYU Abu Dhabi’s 2023 Commencement
Environmental champion HE Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak to speak at the University’s 10th Commencement ceremony.
Student Speakers
Ghaya Mohammed Alshamsi, BS, Class of 2023
Seo-Hee Hong, BA, Class of 2023
Read About Our Commencement Speakers
View the Ma’a Salama itinerary — a series of activities and events taking place between the last day of exams and Commencement.
These events are designed to celebrate achievements, reflect upon and remember your four years at NYUAD, and acknowledge the many communities that have supported your experience.
Read more about students from our graduating class.
Making Art
Moving to Abu Dhabi gives artist Fabiola Chiminazzo opportunities to explore new approaches to her work.
Bend It Like Hamza
Moulay Hamza Kanzi Belghiti found the recipe to balancing his academic pursuits through the power of sports in soccer.
Serving the Community
Ghaya Mohammed Alshamsi believes in giving back to her community and continuing dialogues on the sense of belonging.
Smooth Transitions
Many aspects of practicing parkour are deeply embedded in Zack Tan’s way of living.
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