The 105th Commencement of Anderson University was held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Kardatzke Wellness Center.
- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
- Updated
Samantha Ranahan reaches out to one of the members of the Anderson University faculty, staff, and emeriti lined up forming a tunnel for the class of 2023 to pass through on their way into the commencement in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday. Ranahan received her B.A. in nursing and is an Anderson native.
- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
- Updated
Apekshya Koirala of Nepal is all smiles as she is greeted by one of the Anderson Univesity faculty members lining the walk on the way into the Kardatzke Wellness Center for the Anderson University 105th Commencement on Saturday. Koirala majored in Computer Science and minored in Psychology.
- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
- Updated
Sitting next to Anderson University President John Pistole, Terri Austin listens to the baccalaureate message during the Anderson University graduation exercise in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday. Austin was recognized with an honorary doctorate and she gave the commencement address.
- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
- Updated
Samantha Ranahan shares a hug with one of the members of the Anderson University faculty, staff, and emeriti lined up forming a tunnel for the class of 2023 to pass through on their way into the commencement in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday. Ranahan received her B.A. in nursing and is an Anderson native.
More like this...

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Samantha Ranahan reaches out to one of the members of the Anderson University faculty, staff, and emeriti lined up forming a tunnel for the class of 2023 to pass through on their way into the commencement in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday. Ranahan received her B.A. in nursing and is an Anderson native.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Members of the class of 2023 arrive for the 105th Commencement of Anderson University held Saturday at the Kardatzke Wellness Center.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Members of the class of 2023 arrive for the 105th Commencement of Anderson University held Saturday at the Kardatzke Wellness Center.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Apekshya Koirala of Nepal is all smiles as she is greeted by one of the Anderson Univesity faculty members lining the walk on the way into the Kardatzke Wellness Center for the Anderson University 105th Commencement on Saturday. Koirala majored in Computer Science and minored in Psychology.

- Andy Knight | The Herald Bulletin
Ronda Reemer helps H.L. Baker adjust his cap before Anderson University’s commencement ceremony Saturday in the Kardatzke Wellness Center. Baker, a retired dean of students at AU, received an honorary doctorate during the ceremony.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Sitting next to Anderson University President John Pistole, Terri Austin listens to the baccalaureate message during the Anderson University graduation exercise in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday. Austin was recognized with an honorary doctorate and she gave the commencement address.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement was held Saturday in the Kardatzke Wellness Center.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Samantha Ranahan shares a hug with one of the members of the Anderson University faculty, staff, and emeriti lined up forming a tunnel for the class of 2023 to pass through on their way into the commencement in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday. Ranahan received her B.A. in nursing and is an Anderson native.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Members of the Anderson University class of 2023 hug before going into commencement exercises. The Anderson University 105th Commencement was held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Anderson University President John Pistole gives the welcome to the Anderson University 105th Commencement which was held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Graduates sing "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" during the Anderson University 105th Commencement whcih was held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Members of the platform party sing during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Rev. Dennis Lester gives the prayer during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Members of the platform party pray during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Rev. Clifton McDowell reads scripture during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Pastor Vincent Miller gives the baccalaureate message during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
H.L. Baker gives remarks during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.Baker was conferred with the Doctor of Human Letters.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Honorary degree recipient H.L. Baker speaks during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Honorary degree recipient H.L. Baker and President John Pistole during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Honorary degree recipient Berenice Justiniani-Villarreal is hooded during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday. She was recoginzed with the Doctor of Humane Letters.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Honorary degree recipient Berenice Justiniani-Villarreal addresses the graduates during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Pastor Vincent Miller and Terri Austin listen to the remarks by honorary degree recipient Berenice Justiniani-Villarreal during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
AU President John Pistole and honorary degree recipient Berenice Justiniani-Villarreal pose with the degree during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
AU President John Pistole poses with honorary degree recipient John Sanders during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
AU President John Pistole poses with Terri Austin and the Doctor of Law degree bestowed upon her during the Anderson University graduation on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Terri Austin delivers the commencement address during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
Terri Austin delivers the commencement address during the Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.

- Richard Sitler | The Herald Bulletin
The Anderson University 105th Commencement held in the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Saturday.
More like this...
As featured on
Each of the nearly 300 graduates who made the traditional walk from Byrum Hall to Kardatzke Wellness Center to kick off Anderson University’s commencement ceremony Saturday represented a story.