SPAC Hosts College Graduation Ceremonies
Photo of a Maria College graduate at SPAC by Cindy Schultz.
Photo of Skidmore College graduates via Skidmore.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — As we go on, we remember all the SPAC we shared together.
Two higher education institutions celebrated their commencement ceremonies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) last weekend: Skidmore College and Maria College.
Skidmore conferred 628 degrees during its 114th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 17. Members of the 2025 class hailed from 42 countries, 35 U.S. states, and Puerto Rico. 412 Bachelor of Arts and 216 Bachelor of Science degrees were conferred. Poetjournalist Aaron P. Dworkin and Adam D. Weinberg, director emeritus of the Whitney Museum of American Art, both received honorary degrees and addressed the graduates.
The following day, Maria College awarded bachelor’s and associate degrees, as well as practical nurse certificates, to 218 graduates in fields such as nursing, healthcare management, psychology, and liberal arts. Honorary doctorates were awarded to Sister Jean McGinty ’62 and Bartley J. Costello III for their leadership in healthcare and public service, while Maureen E. O’Brien received the McAuley Award for advancing disability inclusion and supporting student success. Keynote speaker Dr. Barbara Crump encouraged graduates to lead lives rooted in resilience, purpose, and service to others.