More than 250 to receive diplomas at UOG commencement Dec. 18

The University of Guam congratulates approximately 253 graduate and undergraduate students as they receive diplomas during the Fanuchånan 2022 Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 18

The ceremony will start at 2 p.m. at the Calvo Field House and will be streamed on the UOG Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityofGuam/

Dr. Joleen Aguon, a UOG alumna who holds management roles at the Guam Memorial Hospital, including as the associate administrator of clinical services, assistant associate administrator of medical services, and medical director of telemedicine and medical director of ICU/CCU, will be the commencement speaker. 

Many of the university's graduates will be laying new ground as the first in their respective families to complete a college education. UOG data show nearly one in three of its students self-reported as first-generation college students.