Greater Nashua

LOWELL, Mass. - Rivier University awarded 758 degrees ranging from the Associate to Doctoral levels during its 91st Commencement ceremony on May 17 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass. During the ceremony, Julie Demers, executive director of the New Hampshire Tech Alliance, accepted an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters on behalf of her company for its “leadership in strengthening the state’s technology and innovation economy.” In her Commencement Address, Demers lauded Rivier for providing students with the latest technology such as cybersecurity laboratories and nursing simulators. She also highlighted the importance of advancing technology without losing sight of humanity. “The more advanced our technology becomes, the more valuable your humanity becomes,” said Demers. “We are entering a time where content can be generated instantly, where resumes can be ...