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Eve Mathews was enrolled in a pre-nursing program at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA when she and her family moved to South Bend 30 years ago. The move was university-related, but Eve actually had to defer her own education.  Genevieve and Eve Mathews “I’m a later learner, because I dedicated my younger years to taking care of my family,” she says. “I put my career on hold, but…

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On Tuesday, May 9, nearly 1000 degrees will be conferred to Indiana University South Bend students at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony. The events get started with a 6 p.m. procession followed by the official ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Joyce Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.   Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and IU South Bend Chancellor Susan Elrod will preside over the event, and…

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During his time as a student at Indiana University South Bend, Christian Martinez has been a familiar face to his peers as a highly engaged campus leader, through his service with the Student Government Association, particularly as this academic year’s student body president, as well as involvement with the Political Science Club, Honors Club, and the American Democracy Project.  As the 2023 student commencement speaker, Christian Martinez will represent his…

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Nearly 1,000 degrees will be conferred on Tuesday, May 10 to graduates of Indiana University South Bend. The Commencement ceremony will be held at 6 p.m at the Joyce Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.  Indiana University President Pamela Whitten will preside over the ceremony and IU South Bend Chancellor Susan Elrod will address the graduates. Student Government Association president and 2022 graduate Rana Hamad will…

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Masked and distanced graduates and a limited number of faculty and administrators celebrated commencement for the Indiana University South Bend classes of 2020 and 2021 May 12. The event was held outdoors on the IU South Bend campus, where the two classes combined received 357 Master’s Degrees, 1,608 Bachelors Degrees, and 36 Associates Degrees.  IU President Michael A. McRobbie presided over the event, his last commencement before his retirement in June. IU South Bend Chancellor Susan Elrod, whose first commencement as chancellor in 2020 was delayed due to the pandemic, delivered her first in person commencement address to graduates.  “Your ability to adapt to…

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