NYU Abu Dhabi Commencement 2024

Celebrate the Class of 2024
Commencement 2024, Wednesday, May 22
Commencement Keynote Speaker
Nobel Laureate and Professor of Practice of Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution at NYU Abu Dhabi, Ouided Bouchamaoui.

Nobel Laureate Ouided Bouchamaoui will be the keynote speaker at NYU Abu Dhabi's 2024 Commencement ceremony. Ms. Bouchamaoui is a revered leader in the realms of international business as well as peace advocacy. She played a pivotal role as a member of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, which was instrumental in the country's democratic transition and was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015.

--NYU Abu Dhabi Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann

Class of 2024 Stories

Read more about students from our graduating class.

Jason Cruz

Through NYUAD, I was able to leave my mark on Abu Dhabi.

Francesca Antonone

Working with the Office of Social Responsibility (OSR) at NYUAD has allowed me to forge strong bonds with our contracted colleagues through genuine interactions. 

Mahmoud Elbeh

Being just a door away from scientists, researchers, and individuals with whom I share similar interests was particularly inspiring.

Alya Al Zeyoudi

It’s been a real pleasure and source of pride to share my city, and Emirati culture with so many people from around the world.


 

Class of 2024 Wrapped is a digital repository of the different NYUAD memories over the past four years.


 

Ma’a Salama events between the last day of exams and Commencement are designed for seniors to celebrate their achievements, reflect upon their four years at NYUAD, and acknowledge the many communities that have supported their experience. See Ma'a Salama 2024 schedule here. 


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