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Colby-Sawyer has checked all the boxes for Brian Cal-Mallo, a graphic design major and business minor. After he earns an MBA at Colby-Sawyer in spring 2026, he’s eager to begin a career as a creative director.
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Commencement 2025
Colby-Sawyer College celebrated its 187th Commencement on Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. inside the Dan and Kathleen Hogan Sports Center. The 2025 graduates were awarded degrees and outstanding students and other individuals were honored for academic excellence, contributions to society and service to the college and community.
2025 Awards
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Joshua Warner ’25, a biology major, chemistry minor, Wesson Honors Program member and National Science Foundation EMERGE Scholar, completed his undergraduate career in three years with a 4.0 grade-point average.
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Destiny Cruz, a forensic psychology major and business and legal studies minor, honed her advocacy skills as president of the Student Government Association. She’ll continue to assist others during her postgraduate fellowship with Global Lawyers for Refugees.
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As recipient of the college’s highest teaching award, the Jack Jensen Award for Excellence in Teaching, Professor David Lutz will give the 2025 Commencement address.
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Ann McLane Kuster, attorney and former U.S. congresswoman, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at Colby-Sawyer's 2025 Commencement ceremony.
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Pamela Stanley Bright ’61 is this year's recipient of the Susan Colgate Cleveland Medal for Distinguished Service, which is the college's highest honor.