Though final projects and exams may mean a few more sleepless nights for members of the class of 2013, commencement is right around the corner--June 17 for undergraduates and June 13 and 14 for MBA/PhD and Master of Accounting students.

Poised to embark on the next phase of their lives, our soon-to-be graduates will bring with them the knowledge and unshakable confidence they've gained from their Lundquist College experiences--both in and out of the classroom.

From the first-place win in the National Sports Foundation Case Cup competition, to the student-powered launches of Civil War Shark Tank and this May's SPRNG conference (not to mention a certain popular line of flavored condiments), to real-world consulting projects too numerous to count--these experiences have empowered our students with the skills and passion to lead, create new business models, advance economic development, and build meaningful and rewarding lives.

We are proud of our students and the countless ways they have expanded their horizons, given back to others, and broadened their notions of what they can attain.

Congratulations to all members of the class of 2013. We celebrate what they have achieved during their time here--and we look eagerly forward to what they will accomplish in the future as they join our network of prestigious and inspiring alumni making the world more prosperous for all.