Spring 2025 Commencement is a wrap
Thank you to everyone who made graduation a huge success. A special shout-out to our facilities crew for creating a beautiful setting for our family and friends. We celebrated graduate students’ hoodings this year as well and awarded an honorary doctorate to Gary Tharaldson. Here are links to media stories about commencement:
Hospitality Industry Leader To Receive Honorary Doctorate from MSUM (KVRR, 5/13/25)
North Dakota’s richest person to receive MSUM honorary degree (The Forum, 5/14/25)
Both 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on WDAY TV did a recap of commencement activities as well.
And in case you missed it, here are stories we published about our speakers.
- Commencement speaker leaves the football field for viral feeds
- International student-athlete speaks about her experience in economics and business
- Commencement speaker highlights the importance of speaking up
- Heart attack survivor returns to complete degree begun decades ago
Be loud and proud and share the stories that move you!
Take a look at the graduation photos in our media library. Be sure you are logged in with your StarID and password.
Commencement Ceremonies for 2025-2026
December 17, 2025 – Graduate Commencement (Evening)
December 18, 2025 – Undergraduate Commencement
May 7, 2026 – Graduate Commencement (Evening)
May 8, 2026 – Undergraduate Commencement