The ceremony was also significant for Dr. Divina Grossman, not only because this was her inaugural commencement as president, but the ceremony provided the opportunity to hold her induction and oath of office as well, officially installing Dr. Grossman as the fifth president of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
“Today the torch is being passed to a visionary who is prepared to lead the university forward as we become the nation’s foremost, comprehensive health sciences university,” USAHS Board Member Paula Singer told the audience. Former president Dr. Wanda Nitsch and faculty member Dr. Lisa Chase also participated in the installation ceremony, as well as USAHS CEO Vivian Sanchez.
As Dr. Grossman took the oath of office as the new president, she was surrounded by her family on stage.
Watch: Dr. Grossman taking oath of office:
Watch: Dr. Grossman’s inauguration speech: