GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Graduates,

Congratulations, Class of 2023, from everyone at the University of Utah! I am delighted to join with you, your classmates, and loved ones to celebrate this milestone. I commend your hard work, resilience, and dedication to realize this accomplishment. You’ve done it, and all of us at the U are incredibly proud of you!

When some of you began your journey at the U, the world was in the midst of a global pandemic and life was different. A lot has changed since then, but one thing that hasn’t is that you are graduating at a moment of great opportunity. It is my sincere hope that you are excited about what lies ahead.

Regardless of where your journey takes you next, you will be needed. Lean into the talents and education you have gained here at the U. Be an agent of change in your own life and the lives of others. I like to talk a lot about inspire, innovate, and impact as we work toward a common future for this university. Let me encourage you to think about these three concepts as you build your future— and the future of our community and world.

As members of the U community, you helped create a rich, diverse, and vibrant learning environment. You showed resolve to push yourself to explore, discover, collaborate, and create. I hope you had unforgettable experiences and made connections that will last a lifetime.

Also remember to give thanks on this red-letter day. Today is an opportunity to acknowledge the family, friends, faculty, staff, and others who encouraged and supported you during your time at the U. Remember their contributions to your achievements. One day you might have an opportunity to make a similar impact in the life of a student.

Finally, while commencement is the closing of a chapter, it also opens a brand new one. I am a proud University of Utah alum, and today I welcome you into our family—300,000-strong. You are joining a worldwide network of U graduates using their exceptional talents and education to make a difference in the world.

Again, congratulations. I look forward with great anticipation to what you will accomplish, and I wish you the best of luck and success. You will always have a home here at the U.

Sincerely,

Taylor Randall President, University of Utah