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 * Singing of the National Anthem.......................... RiverTones * Invocation................................................................... Landon Parrish’ 26 Greetings and Remarks............................................ Tim Cost’ 81 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 2026...................................... 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 Bryan S. Gallo Welcome from the Board of Trustees.................... John Miller, Chairman, Jacksonville University Board of Trustees Singing of the Alma Mater...................................... RiverTones * Benediction................................................................. Landon Parrish’ 26
* Audience will please stand.
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