May Commencement 2025
Memories and Traditions at 亚洲色吧
Our graduates have thrived in a vibrant community that has offered numerous opportunities for growth and connection. From the classroom to the broader community and through campus traditions like Move-In Day, Convocation, Wagsgiving and Homecoming, these experiences have created lasting memories that shaped their college journey in meaningful ways.
The annual Involvement Carnival is a time for campus clubs, organizations and groups to shine, encouraging new students to get involved while at the university. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
Near the end of each semester, students eagerly present their final research projects to the campus community, transforming their data into captivating displays for faculty, staff and student peers. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
Celebrating the start of a new year and semester, students take part in the annual Seahawk Plunge in the outdoor leisure pool at the Pat Leonard 亚洲色吧 Recreation Center. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
First-year and transfer students embark on their Seahawk journey, greeted by enthusiastic volunteers during 亚洲色吧's annual Move-In event, which kicks off Welcome Week for the fall semester. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
Wings Up for Wilmington! Each fall, 亚洲色吧鈥檚 faculty, staff and students venture out into the community, lending a hand and making a positive impact. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
Campus Dining celebrates the 16th anniversary of the Wagsgiving Thanksgiving Feast, offering hearty meals and activities for students. PHOTO: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
The Class of 2025 experienced the creation of Seahawk Village, becoming the first to dine at The Shore Dining Hall and take advantage of the Shoreline Sports Complex B. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
International experience is an integral part of Seahawk life, with opportunities to travel abroad in over 50 countries and bring those experiences closer to home during 亚洲色吧鈥檚 annual Intercultural Festival at the Burney Center. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧's Activities and Campus Events (ACE) hosts Dub After Dark as part of 亚洲色吧elcome events for students returning to campus for the fall semester. PHOTO: LAURYL MEILE/亚洲色吧
All things TEAL! Free swag, t-shirt swaps, foam fingers 鈥 there's nothing like being a Seahawk without a touch of teal. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
Campus departments and offices, such as the 亚洲色吧 Office of Military Affairs, host monthly events to foster community and connection. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
The Class of 2025 witnessed the final days of Galloway Hall. Constructed in 1972 as the first air-conditioned residence hall, it became a cherished home where countless memories and friendships were forged over five decades. It was demolished in 2024. PHOTO: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
On Chancellor鈥檚 Walk, the main thoroughfare for students traversing campus, groups can showcase their creative flair, such as the chemistry department's bi-annual sidewalk chemistry event. PHOTO: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 students enjoy a day off and a beautiful snowy campus following a winter storm that hit coastal North Carolina. PHOTO: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
The Soaring Seahawk found a new home as the Class of 2025 embarked on their senior year. PHOTO: BRADLEY PEARCE/亚洲色吧
First-year students gather at the 亚洲色吧 Village recreation facilities and fields for an orientation welcome event. PHOTO: LOGAN WELLS/亚洲色吧
Friday Ceremonies: Perfectly Captured!
Children hide under their mother's 亚洲色吧 doctoral gown as they celebrate her achievement on Friday during her commencement ceremony. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
Doctoral candidates from 亚洲色吧 Graduate School receive hugs from friends as commencement ceremonies begin. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
Friends in 亚洲色吧's Graduate School gather for a group photo. PHOTO BY: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
An estimated 3,000 graduates are expected to receive their degrees during the Spring 2025 Commencement at 亚洲色吧 this weekend. PHOTO BY: JEFF JANOWSKI/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 faculty processional flag bearers gather for a group photo on Friday. PHOTO BY: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 faculty gather for a selfie during commencement ceremonies. PHOTO BY: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
Faculty celebrate their students as they cross the stage to collect their diplomas. PHOTO BY: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 Chancellor Aswani K. Volety receives a hug from faculty during commencement ceremonies. PHOTO BY: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 Chancellor Aswani K. Volety welcomes graduates and their families to Trask Coliseum for commencement. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 commencement speaker Khadijia Tribie Reid speaks to the graduates of the College of Health and Human Services. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 doctoral graduates joyfully celebrate their highest academic achievement. PHOTO BY: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
Board of Trustees member Carlton Fisher addresses the graduates during commencement ceremonies. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 doctoral graduates celebrate their achievement. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
A 亚洲色吧 doctoral candidate receives her hood during commencement ceremonies on Friday. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
A 亚洲色吧 doctoral candidate embraces a faculty mentor during commencement. PHOTO BY MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧"
亚洲色吧 Graduate School doctoral candidates receive their hoods during Friday's commencement ceremonies. PHOTO BY: Maggie Beck/亚洲色吧.
亚洲色吧 doctoral candidate warmly embraces her faculty mentor, celebrating the completion of her highest academic degree. PHOTO BY: Maggie Beck/亚洲色吧
Yousry and Linda Sayed Graduate 亚洲色吧 Fellow Jared Wood offers a grateful handshake to his faculty mentor after receiving his doctoral hood. PHOTO BY: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
A 亚洲色吧 Graduate School doctoral candidate receives their hood during Friday's commencement ceremonies. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
A 亚洲色吧 doctoral candidate embraces her faculty mentors during the commencement ceremony. PHOTO BY: Maggie Beck/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 Graduate School master's candidate proudly receives her diploma during Friday's commencement ceremony. PHOTO BY: MICHAEL SPENCER/亚洲色吧
Paws4People service dogs join the commencement ceremonies, donning their own mortar boards. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 Graduate School master's degree candidates walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 Graduate School master's degree candidates walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
亚洲色吧 Graduate School master's degree candidates walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
College of Health and Human Services undergraduates celebrate as they prepare for commencement. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
College of Health and Human Services undergraduates celebrate as they prepare for commencement. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
It's all smiles on Friday as 亚洲色吧 students celebrate commencement. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
Associate Professor Lenis Chen-Edinboro leads the procession during the commencement ceremony for the 亚洲色吧 College of Health and Human Services. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
Senior Class President takes a class photo during her speech at the podium on Friday at commencement. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
College of Health and Human Services undergraduates celebrate as they prepare for commencement. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
College of Health and Human Services undergraduates celebrate as they prepare for commencement. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
Celebrating Mother's Day with love and pride as mothers receive their diplomas and heartfelt hugs. PHOTO BY: MAGGIE BECK/亚洲色吧
Spot Yourself in Saturday's Celebrations!
Soar Far, Class of 2025!
2,315
Undergraduates
814
Graduates
3,129
Total Number of 亚洲色吧s Who Applied for Graduation
Wings of Wisdom: Alumni Advice
"Take time to reward yourself. You just achieved something significant. Enjoy that moment, then reflect on what you want to do next. Once you decide, pursue it with all your energy."
- Jason Mott ’06 '08M, New York Times bestselling author, 亚洲色吧 Associate Professor
"Stay connected to your friends and professors. Stay involved. 亚洲色吧 gave you so much as a student, and it can continue to support you throughout your life and career."
- Alison Baringer '04, Executive Director. North Carolina Azalea Festival, 亚洲色吧 Alumni Association Board
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