This past Sunday, May 21, the School of Visual Arts held its 2023 commencement exercises. SVA President David Rhodes conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees on some 1,250 newly minted alumni; two 2023 degree candidates delivered addresses; and award-winning photojournalist (and 2022 SVA Masters Series honoree) Lynsey Addario gave an inspirational keynote speech.

SVA Provost Dr. Christopher Cyphers, who acted as the director of ceremonies, set the afternoon in motion by introducing the event’s BFA-candidate speaker, Brithney Mary Rivera (BFA 2023 Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects), and master’s degree-candidate speaker, Nicholas Nutting (MFA 2023 Illustration as Visual Essay).

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Award-winning photographer Lynsey Addario delivered the keynote address at the College’s 48th commencement exercises