Nazareth Celebrates 89th Commencement at Blue Cross Arena, May 8
Nazareth College will celebrate its 89th annual Commencement at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester on Sunday, May 8, with an address from John Drain, senior vice president of finance at Hearst Television. Drain, a Nazareth alumnus, will deliver the address to the Class of 2016 in a joint ceremony with both undergraduate and graduate students receiving their degrees. Graduating:
- 500 students earning bachelor’s degrees
- 373 students earning master’s degrees
- 54 students earning doctorates in physical therapy
The Nazareth ceremony begins at 9:45 a.m. For more information, please contact Julie Long, Nazareth’s chief public relations officer at (585) 389-2456.
Drain, an alumnus, graduated from Nazareth College in 1983 with his bachelor’s in accounting. He received his master’s at Pace University, in which he is also a graduate of the Center for Creative Leadership executive leadership program. Drain serves as a member on the board of trustees at the Nazareth College.
Drain began his career at Coopers & Lybrand as a certified public accountant. Prior to his position at Hearst Television, Inc., Drain was the senior vice president of finance and administration in 2002 for Comcast Spotlight, an advertising sales division of Comcast Cable Corporation. Within his position at Spotlight, Drain led all financial, human resource, and legal operations in addition to gaining extensive media and broadcast experience while working with USA.Net, Sporting News Radio Network, New World Television, and Hughes Broadcasting Partners.
Nazareth College is proud of its outstanding graduates. For a look at some Class of 2016 spotlights, visit go.naz.edu/Naz2016
For More Information
Julie Long, Nazareth Chief Public Relations Officer: (585) 389-2456; jlong2@naz.edu
Nazareth University is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good. Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.
Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow. In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth University graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.
