La Salle University
Xuleyka Ogiata, MSW ‘25, wanted a sense of community in her master’s program, especially after her time as an undergraduate was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. She got what she hoped for as a La Salle Master of Social Work (MSW) student, as well as so much more.
Riley Purdy, ‘25, an art history major and religion minor graduate, was chosen to present original research at the fourth annual Philadelphia-Area Undergraduate Art History Research Symposium in March. Her talk was inspired by work done during a La Salle art history course.
Hands-on learning and support from peers and faculty in La Salle’s Professional Clinical Counseling M.A. program supported Bridget Crespo, M.A. ’25, as she created a new career path.
Working full time in events on top of being a business owner doesn’t sound like it would leave much time for earning a graduate degree; however, La Salle’s Online MBA course options gave Kenya Gayles, ‘25, the flexibility she needed.
Across two ceremonies on May 10, 2025, over 1,000 Explorers received their degrees, with loved ones watching the new graduates walk across the stage at McCarthy Stadium.
Amber Murray, ‘25, balanced full-time work, chemotherapy, and clinicals—proving that compassion and courage go hand in hand.
Alexis Sanchez, ’25, La Salle’s 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker, found her voice by saying yes—even when life said no.
Nigist Legesse, ‘25, is pushing boundaries in technology while balancing academics, leadership, and work.
Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, ’82, Alexis Sanchez, ’25, and Sister Isabella “Bella” Davila, DC, MSW ’25, headline the graduation speaking honors.
La Salle accounting and finance major Hammed Fofana, ‘25, is channeling ambition and experience into career capital.
