Commencement Livestream

Commencement Program (PDF)

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