University of St. Thomas, dedicated to educating leaders of faith and character, is a private institution committed to the liberal arts and to the religious, ethical and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education. 
World heavyweight boxing champion and businessman George Foreman will address the University of St. Thomas 2010 graduating class about “Success with Integrity,” at the 60th Commencement Ceremony, to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15 at Reliant Arena. The ceremony will celebrate the achievements of 305 undergraduates and 320 graduate students. Commencement will be preceded by a Baccalaureate Mass held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 14 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 Saint Joseph Pkwy. The Mass is followed by a reception held on the UST campus.
Nicole Keith will take the stage as the student commencement speaker. She is a communication major and theology minor from Pearland. Her speech is titled, “A Generation of Possibility.” Honorary doctorates will be given to David M. McClanahan, President and Chief Executive Officer of CenterPoint Energy, and Dr. Joseph McFadden, University of St. Thomas President Emeritus. McClanahan previously served as Chairman of the UST Board of Directors from 1998-2002. The Vincent J. Guinan Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Vincent D’Amico, class of 1952.
A video of the UST Commencement Ceremony will be streamed live on the UST Web site the during the ceremony beginning at approximately 10 a.m.
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