Welcome
To the Class of 2025, family, friends, and honored guests:
Welcome to Jacksonville University’ s 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Thank you for joining us to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of this outstanding class of graduates. We are honored that you entrusted this university with educating, training, and preparing the members of the Class of 2025 for a successful future.
Among this graduating class are cherished sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, family and friends. Some have achieved top honors in the classroom and on the athletic fields. Many have overcome fierce challenges, persevering to reach the finish line. All have earned their place here. Our hope is that their time at Jacksonville University has expanded their perspectives, stoked their passion for learning, and strengthened their determination to thrive in all circumstances.
It is our privilege and our greatest responsibility to help shape tomorrow’ s leaders. Our goal is to provide an education that reaches far beyond the classroom— to create an environment where students learn by doing, take bold chances, fearlessly fail and try again, give back to their communities, and make a positive impact for a better future. Being a leader, an innovator, and a catalyst for meaningful change demands more than can be gleaned from a textbook, and we are proud to present these pioneers of tomorrow to the world.
Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families, who are forever part of our Dolphin family.
We wish you success and happiness!
With respect and admiration,
Tim and Stephanie Cost President and First Lady Jacksonville University
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