Commencement Programs

This collection showcases Commencement Programs from Marymount College (1962-1974), College of Boca Raton (1975-1991), and Lynn University (September 1991-Current).

The first Commencement ceremony was held at Marymount College in 1965. In 1973, after Marymount and Wilmington College became affiliated, and Wilmington began offering upper-level classes toward a bachelor's degree at the Wilmington Extension in Boca Raton, Marymount's ninth graduating class held a joint commencement ceremony with Wilmington College at Boca Raton's first graduating class.

From 1965-2005, all students graduated at the same commencement ceremony. In 2006, commencement was split into two separate ceremonies on two separate days: Graduate Students and Undergraduate Evening Students at one ceremony and Undergraduate Day Students at another. In 2019, the two ceremonies were combined once more and moved to a larger, off-campus venue to accommodate all graduates and guests.

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1988 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The commencement program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1988. The ceremony, held on Saturday, May 21, 1988, included all graduating students (undergraduates and graduates).

The first master's degrees were awarded at this ceremony.

The commencement speaker was Ken Bode, NBC News National Political Correspondent.
1987 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1987 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 23, 1987 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Dr. Vladimir N. Sakharov.

Honorary Degrees Awarded:
- Dr. Vladimir N. Sakharov, Ph.D. - Doctor of Humane Letters
- Mrs. Medina L. McMenimen - Doctor of Humane Letters
- Miss Edith Whitlock - Doctor of Humane Letters
1986 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1986 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 17, 1986 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Mr. Michael Collins.
1985 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1985 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 18, 1985 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Ray C. Osborne.
1984 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1984 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 19, 1984 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Mr. Richard Richards, an attorney specializing in energy law.

Honorary Degrees Awarded:
- Mr. Richard Richards - Doctor of Humane Letters
- Mr. Howard L. Davidson - Doctor of Science
With Count and Countess de Hoernle receiving a special award.
1983 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1983 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 21, 1983 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Allan Carr.
1982 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1982 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 22, 1982 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was the Honorable Skip Bafalis.
1981 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1981 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 16, 1981 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney.
1980 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1980 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 17, 1980 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Honorable Thomas C. Maloney, Regional Administrator, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
1979 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1979 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 19, 1979 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Tim Foley, Professional Athlete.
1978 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1978 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 27, 1978 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was The Honorable Lou Frey, U.S. House of Representatives.
1977 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1977 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 21, 1977 in the Lynn Student Center.

The commencement speaker was Honorable Thomas Maloney, Consultant to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
1976 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1976 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 22, 1976.

The commencement speaker was David G. Salten, Senior Vice President & Provost, New York Insitute of Technology.
1975 College of Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

The program for the College of Boca Raton's class of 1975 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 17, 1975.

The commencement speaker was Dr. Edward Arthur Trabant, President of the University of Delaware.

Honorary Degree Awarded:
- Mr. William S. Catherwood - Doctor of Humane Letters
This is the first Honorary Degree awarded in the college's history.
1974 Marymount College and Wilmington College at Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Program for the Tenth Graduating Class and Wilmington College at Boca Raton, Florida Commencement for the Second Graduating Class. The commencement was held on Saturday, May 11, 1974

The commencement speaker was Louis Rabineau, Vice Chancellor, Commission for Higher Education, State of Connecticut.
1973 Marymount College and Wilmington College at Boca Raton Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Program for the Ninth Graduating Class and Wilmington College at Boca Raton, Florida Commencement for the First Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 19, 1973, and the commencement speaker was Charles E. Perry, President of Florida International University.
1972 Marymount College Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Program for the Eighth Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 20, 1972, and the commencement speaker was Philip F. Ashler, Executive Vice Chancellor, Florida Board of Regents, State University System of Florida.
1971 Marymount College Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Program for the Seventh Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 15, 1971, and the commencement speaker was Roger H. Miller, LL.M., Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Florida Atlantic University.
1970 Marymount College Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Convocation Program for the Sixth Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 16, 1970, and the commencement speaker was the Rev. William C. Cunningham, S.J.
1969 Marymount College Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Convocation Program for the Fifth Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17, 1969, and the commencement speaker was the Rev. Robert J. Fox.
1968 Marymount College Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Convocation Program for the Fourth Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Sunday, May 19, 1968, and the commencement speaker was William S. Catherwood, III.
1967 Marymount College Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Convocation Program for the Third Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Sunday, May 21, 1967, and the commencement speaker was Dr. Gerard M. Doyon, Ph.D.
1966 Marymount College Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Convocation Program for the Second Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Monday, May 16, 1966, and the commencement speaker was the Rev. Michael V. Gannon.
1965 Marymount College Commencement

Lynn University

Marymount College Commencement Convocation Program for the First Graduating Class. The commencement ceremony was held on Monday, May 31, 1965, and the commencement speaker was the Rev. Edward Fleming.