ACT Commencement Ceremony 2024
On June 19th, ACT celebrated and bid farewell to the graduating Class of 2024. The Commencement Ceremony took place in the outdoor amphitheater on the ACT campus, signifying the end of a challenging yet exciting academic journey. The Class of 2024 was awarded degrees, academic honors, and recognition for their outstanding involvement in extracurricular activities.
Dr. Stamos Karamouzis, ACT Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs emphasized the institution's mission and its societal impact by fostering democratic and civic awareness in students, along with a sense of individual and social responsibility, respect for others, social institutions, and the environment. He expressed gratitude to parents, family members, and faculty for their role in the accomplishments of the graduating class.
Dr. Stamos Karamouzis, ACT Provost
This year's keynote speaker was Mrs. Christina Anagnostopoulou, whose H.R. career has extended to fashion, banking, telecoms, and engineering industries. Since graduating from ACT with a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration in 1999, Mrs. Anagnostopoulou has had a long and successful career in H.R. She has held numerous leadership roles, demonstrating her versatility and expertise across various sectors. Her contributions have not only advanced the organizations she has worked for but also set a benchmark for excellence in the field of human resources. Mrs. Anagnostopoulou's journey is a testament to the robust education and foundational skills she acquired at ACT, and her address inspired the graduates to pursue their ambitions with dedication and resilience.
The ceremony moved on to the segment of awards and distinctions. The first award presented was the Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award, which honored Dr. Eleni Godi, Coordinator of the English Program and Assistant Professor, in recognition and appreciation of her outstanding contribution and dedication to excellence in academia.
Dr. Sevasti Kesapidou, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Mrs. Christina Anagnostopoulou, ACT graduate 99', Dr. Eleni Godi, Coordinator of the English Program and Assistant Professor who received the Life-Time Achievement Award, Dr. Panos Vlachos, President of Anatolia College and Dr. Stamos Karamouzis , ACT Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
This year's Teaching Excellence Award recipient was Dr. Anestis Anastasiou, Coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Program and Assistant Professor, recognizing his exceptional achievements in teaching.
Dr. Sevasti Kesapidou, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Anestis Anastasiou, Coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Program and Assistant Professor who received the Teaching Excellence Award, and Mr. Evripidis Konstantinidis, President of the ACT Alumni Association.
Daniel Stefani was the valedictorian of the Undergraduate Class of 2024, and Maria Platidou was the valedictorian of the graduate MBA class of 2024.
Daniel Stefani, valedictorian of the Undergraduate Class of 2024 and Dr. Emmanuel Maou, Head of the Science and Technology Department.
Maria Platidou, valedictorian of the Graduate MBA class of 2024 and Dr. Aimiliza Stefanidou, Coordinator of the Psychology Program.
Michail Doychinov graduated with a 3.89 GPA and received the William McGrew Award for Excellence in History and International Relations.
Dr. Maria Kyriakidou, Head of the Department of Humanities, Mihail Doychinov who was awarded the William McGrew Award for Excellence in International Relations, and Dr. Roxanne Giampapa, Director of Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki.
The recipient of the Alki Kyriakidou-Nestoros Memorial Prize for Excellence in Liberal Arts for 2023 was Aikaterina Mourmanidou, who earned the highest grade point average within the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Stavros Niarchos Award for Excellence in Computing was presented to Christina Ogreni, a highly involved student who developed an intelligent assistant for learning the Albanian language as part of her dissertation.
Finally, Vasileia Iliana Gkanatsiou was awarded the Elizabeth Yphantis Demeter Memorial Prize for the most academically proficient female business school graduating student.
