Meet the Class of 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ celebrated its newest graduates during the 2024 Spring Commencement on May 18. As the University wraps up a week of celebration, meet a few members of this outstanding class and learn what they plan to do next.
Amogh Chariyamane
Doisy College of Health Sciences
Chariyamane, who earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, is committed to health care and improving lives. During his time at SLU, he's taken part in innovative research in the lab of Tim Randolph, professor of clinical health sciences. Chariyamane plans to continue his studies as a medical student at the SLU School of Medicine.
Gabrielle Chiodo
College of Arts and Sciences
Chiodo, who earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and communication and minors in political journalism and women and gender studies, served her peers as editor-in-chief of The University News. She was named a Truman Scholar in 2023. She'll complete an internship with the Center for Law and Social Policy in Washington D.C. before beginning law school.
Adejoke Dingba
Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing
Dingba, who earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing, never gave up on her studies despite the challenges that came with balancing her accelerated nursing program with her military career and duties as a wife and mother. After graduation, she plans to find employment in Germany, where her husband has been given orders to serve by the United States Air Force.
Peyton Kennedy
Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
Kennedy, who earned a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship, helped lead the women’s basketball team to two Atlantic 10 championships as well as its first Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) championship. She plans to pursue a Master of Business Administration at SLU.
April Lewis
School of Medicine
Lewis, who earned a medical degree, is a proud St. Louis native and first-generation college student. She’ll continue her medical training at Washington University in St. Louis as an obstetrics and gynecology resident.
Quinn Riordan
Â鶹´«Ã½ - Madrid
Riordan,who earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Â鶹´«Ã½-Madrid, spent her entire undergraduate career at Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s campus in Madrid where she explored Europe and served others in the community. She plans to pursue a graduate degree in environmental policy.
Saloni Shringarpure
School of Science and Engineering
Shringarpure, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, is passionate about science and medicine. A long-time volunteer at the Hindu Temple of St. Louis health clinic and an emergency medical technician (EMT), she plans to take a gap year then continue her studies in medical school.