On behalf of Dean Mary Simoni, welcome to the 2024 HASS Commencement Brunch, held May 17 at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn. Speakers include Mary Simoni, Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences; Bryce Burnham, B.S. in Economics, Minor in General Psychology; Nia Heermance, B.S. in Mathematics and Music; Natalia Lago, B.S. in Cognitive Psychology and Psychological Science; John Ray, M.S. in Critical Games Design (B.S. in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences and Electronic Arts, '23); Katie Sears, B.S. in Design, Innovation and Society and Mechanical Engineering; and Linzi Swittenberg, B.S. in Communication, Media, and Design and a minor in General Psychology.

Please join us in celebration of the achievements and accomplishments of the 2024 graduating class. We honor you and those who have supported you throughout your time at Rensselaer; and we wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.