Commencement Exercises
Prelude * Processional............................................................... Michael R. Thomas’ 96, Bagpipes
“ Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar
* Presentation of Colors............................................ Tim Cost’ 81, President............................................................................... JU NROTC Unit * National Anthem * Invocation................................................................... CAPT Matt Tuohy’ 75 / EMBA’ 03 Greetings and Remarks............................................ Tim Cost’ 81 Welcome from the Board of Trustees................... Matt Kane’ 01, Chairman, Jacksonville University Board of Trustees & Founder, Greenshades
Student Awards......................................................... Dr. Kristie Gover, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students President’ s Award for Outstanding Leadership University Award for Outstanding Service and Co-curricular Involvement Fred B. Noble, Jr., Gold Medal for Scholarship Professor of the Year 2025...................................... Dr. Sherri Jackson, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost Conferring of Degrees............................................. Tim Cost’ 81
Presentation of Bachelor Degree Candidates................................ Dr. Sherri Jackson Master Degree Candidates................................... Dr. Sherri Jackson Dual Degree Candidates....................................... Dr. Sherri Jackson Doctoral Degree Candidates............................... Dr. Sherri Jackson
Reading of the Commission..................................... CAPT Jeremy R. " J. R." Hill Welcome to Alumni.................................................. Matt Kane’ 01 * Benediction............................................................ CAPT Matt Tuohy’ 75 / EMBA’ 03
* Audience will please stand.
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