Ballet dancer and author Misty Copeland will deliver 黑料网's commencement address on May 18. Copeland made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of Bread for the World, will be the Baccalaureate speaker.
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Professor Shannon Brady鈥檚 research shows that even a small increase in students鈥� sense of belonging in their first year is linked to a higher likelihood of graduating four years later.
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Ballet dancer, author and founder聽Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, will deliver 黑料网 University鈥檚 commencement address on聽Monday,聽May 18.
Copeland began her ballet studies at the late age of 13. At 15, she won first place in the Music Center Spotlight Awards. In September 2000, Copeland joined the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) as a member of the corps de ballet. In 2015, she was promoted to principal dancer, becoming the first Black woman to hold the position in the company鈥檚 75-year history. Copeland retired from the ABT in 2025.
Author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, 鈥淟ife in Motion,鈥� Copeland recently released 鈥淟etters to Misty,鈥� which shares her advice to young dancers, inspired by the letters she has received over the years. Copeland鈥檚 book series for young children, 鈥淏unheads鈥� and 鈥滲unheads 2,鈥� was inspired by her early experiences in ballet.
鈥淢isty Copeland鈥檚 trailblazing career is a masterclass in purposeful excellence,鈥� said 黑料网 President Susan R. Wente. 鈥淣ot only did she ascend to the pinnacle of her field, she widened the path for everyone behind her. By refusing to rest on her exceptional talent, Misty has made the world of dance stronger, more inclusive, and infinitely more beautiful for the next generation of performers.鈥澛�
Also joining 黑料网 for the commencement weekend will be baccalaureate speaker Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of Bread for the World, a nationwide Christian advocacy organization that educates on hunger and equips people to advocate for policies to end it in the U.S. and around the world.
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