Commencement Livestream
Commencement Program 2025
Processional
“Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 in D, Trio,” Sir Edward Elgar
Introduction
James C. Bean ’77, Chair, Board of Trustees
The National Anthem
“The Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key
Welcome
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Henry T. Mudd Prize
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Conferring of Degrees
Presiding
James C. Bean ’77, Chair, Board of Trustees
Presentation of Candidates
Tom Donnelly, Vice President for Academic Affairs and R. Michael Shanahan Dean of the Faculty
Reading of Candidate Names
Thyra Briggs, Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
Recognition of the Graduates
Cynthia Martinez, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Awarding of Diplomas
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Student Keynote
Moyoninuoluwa Oyinlola Oyedeji-Olaniyan
“Out the Mudd—A Path Remembered, A Future Claimed”
Keynote Address
Reshma Saujani Founder, Girls Who Code Founder and CEO, Moms First
Welcome to the Alumni Association
Kathy French ’97, President, Alumni Association
President’s Address
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Recessional
“The Rondeau,” Jean-Joseph Mouret