Start Time
May 21, 2025
End Time
May 22, 2025

The Class of 2025 Commencement Activities ceremonies and festivities will take place on Thursday, May 22nd at 11am est!

We’re delighted to return to the Atlanta area for our in-person commencement ceremonies, and will continue to offer a virtual option for those who are unable to attend in Atlanta. Graduation will be held again at Mary our Queen Parish in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

IN-PERSON LOCATION:

Mary Our Queen Catholic Church

6260 The Corners Parkway

Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092

VIRTUAL LOCATION:

TBD for Graduates, YouTube for families & friends watching

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER:

Tim Collins

Tim Collins

Dr. Timothy J. Collins has served as the seventh president of Walsh University since 2019. A lifelong leader in education and service, he brings a strong commitment to faith-based learning and the formation of virtuous leaders.

 

Raised in a military family, Dr. Collins attended the United States Air Force Academy, later earning advanced degrees in aeronautics and education. His career includes distinguished service as a U.S. Air Force Colonel and leadership roles at Johns Hopkins University. With a deep respect for the Catholic intellectual tradition, he continues to guide Walsh University in its mission to educate students in light of faith and reason.

FACULTY SPEAKER:

Brendan Murphy

Brendan Murphy is a homeschooling husband and father of five living in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania. He has a B.A. in English and Theology from The University of Scranton (Magna Cum Laude) and an M.A. in Systematic Theology from Fordham University, where he had the great pleasure of studying under Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J. Brendan has 21 years of experience teaching theology at the parish, diocesan, and collegiate levels. In addition to teaching for Kolbe and his own children, Brendan is currently the Director of Religious Education at Christ the King Parish in Archbald, PA. Brendan is also a children’s illustrator whose work has appeared in Cricket Magazine and The Bulletin. When he is not teaching or spending time with his family, Brendan can be found working on his next art project, playing the banjo, fly fishing, managing his bee hives, and rooting for the New York Mets.

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

Kolbe Academy has reserved a block of rooms at IHG Crown Plaza Atlanta NE - Norcross. Rates start at $132. To ensure you receive the discounted rate, please book your room(s) as soon as possible. Please be sure to enter the specific dates, since the link does not automatically populate the dates for you.

GRADUATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration information will be sent to graduates via Schoology and parent emails. Virtual attendee information and links will be sent upon registration. A YouTube link to share with your family and friends will be sent out as the date approaches. For more information, please visit this link.

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