LSU Health New Orleans Graduates Honored at Virtual Ceremonies
Leslie Capo, Director of Information Services
Hundreds of graduating students in LSU Health New Orleans Schools of Medicine, Nursing,
Allied Health Professions, Public Health and Dentistry were honored during virtual
pre-commencement ceremonies in May. Faculty, students and their families were invited
to participate in the Zoom ceremonies. The programs included greetings from LSU Interim
President Thomas Galligan, welcoming remarks from LSU Health New Orleans Chancellor
Larry Hollier, MD, Joseph Moerschbaecher, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
the deans and leadership of each school. Class leaders shared recollections and acknowledgements.
Pre-commencement ceremonies are typically held right before the commencement ceremony
to present a host of awards to the student recipients. Students' individual achievements
and accomplishments are recognized, and awards include new inductees into honor societies.
Faculty recipients of the Allen A. Copping Excellence in Teaching Awards are also
revealed.
“The impact of the graduation of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans' students
reaches far beyond our faculty, students and their loved ones,” said Dr. Larry Hollier,
LSU Health New Orleans Chancellor. “It is our graduates who take care of people in
Louisiana. Some also become research scientists whose discoveries advance treatment
or prevent disease and others pursue academic careers to join us in educating and
training future generations of Louisiana health care professionals. The COVID-19 pandemic
emphasizes their critical value. Our graduates will play a large role in the medical
response to this public health crisis.”
The Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony will be rescheduled once it is safe to hold
large gatherings again.