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91直播鈥檚 University names Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, S.T.D, M.A., as the 2026 commencement speaker and honors the graduating valedictorian and salutatorian

LACEY, Wash. 鈥 91直播鈥檚 University is pleased to name Bishop Michael F. Olson, S.T.D., M.A., as the 2025-2026 commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient. Bishop Olson will be recognized as a doctor of humane arts, honoris causa, and will address the graduating Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9. The University also celebrates the academic achievements of its valedictorian, Bethany Hutson, and salutatorian, Zachary Mandlin, who have distinguished themselves through their scholarship and community service.

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Washington State Representative Melanie Morgan 鈥95 advocates for every voice
鈥淓ngage your community and stand up for those who cannot speak out or cannot vote. That is how we ensure the pathway is clear and free, just as it is promised in our Constitution.鈥
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Melanie Morgan '95
Washington State Representative
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Stewardship
To appreciate and to care lovingly for all the goods of this place. "Regard all utensils as if they were the sacred vessels of the altar." 鈥 Rule of Benedict 31
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Melanie Morgan '95
Washington State Representative
From the front lines to the front row: Washington State Representative Joshua Penner 鈥09 leads with purpose
鈥淚f you鈥檙e in the room, you belong in the room."
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Joshua Penner '09
Washington State Representative
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Stewardship
To appreciate and to care lovingly for all the goods of this place. "Regard all utensils as if they were the sacred vessels of the altar." 鈥 Rule of Benedict 31
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Joshua Penner '09
Washington State Representative
91直播鈥檚 University announces 14th cohort of Benedictine Scholars
Ten incoming first-year students have been selected to serve as the 14th cohort of Benedictine Scholars.
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Benedictine Scholars Program
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Community Living
To become who we are by our relationships with others. 鈥淟et all things be common to all.鈥 鈥 Rule of Benedict 33
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Benedictine Scholars Program
91直播鈥檚 University announces 2025 Trustee Scholarship recipients
鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to welcome Sophie, Bailey and Julissa to the 91直播鈥檚 community and support them as they shape meaningful futures in their fields.鈥
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Caitlin Gordon
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
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Caitlin Gordon
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Computer Science students visit Microsoft Campus, hosted by alumna Nargiza Yusupova
"The opportunity to visit an active location where a modern tech company operates, and interact with people who understand its inner workings, was invaluable. Overall, it was a cool experience that assisted in professional development!"
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Ben Gress '25
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Dignity of Work
To appreciate the dignity of work in God鈥檚 creation. "They live by the labor of their hands.鈥 鈥 Rule of Benedict 48
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Ben Gress '25
Could you negotiate a climate deal? ENVS 340 students just did
From negotiation tables to press interviews, our students tackled real-world challenges and worked together to keep global warming below 2掳C.
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Climate Simulation Conference
Facilitated by UN advisor Dr. Amanda Bielawski
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Living Our Benedictine Values
Drawing of a goblet
Stewardship
To appreciate and to care lovingly for all the goods of this place. "Regard all utensils as if they were the sacred vessels of the altar." 鈥 Rule of Benedict 31
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Climate Simulation Conference
Facilitated by UN advisor Dr. Amanda Bielawski
The Phantom Regret: A Day on the Set of a Student Production
SMU student Alex Greene stars as Amelia Sinclair in 鈥楾he Phantom Regret鈥 | Photo Courtesy of Cassandra England.
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Cassandra England '25
Communication studies & theater arts
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Cassandra England '25
Communication studies & theater arts
CAS students present at American Chemical Society Puget Sound Section Undergraduate Research Symposium
"It was a wonderful experience for our students to see the research of undergraduate students at peer institutions."
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Sailaja Arungundram, Ph.D. & Brandy Fox, Ph.D.
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Dignity of Work
To appreciate the dignity of work in God鈥檚 creation. "They live by the labor of their hands.鈥 鈥 Rule of Benedict 48
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Sailaja Arungundram, Ph.D. & Brandy Fox, Ph.D.

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