Michigan State University is preparing to celebrate its Spartans and their achievements with this year’s Fall commencement, which will be held on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. From speakers to times of specific ceremonies, here’s everything you need to know before attending.
Times of ceremonies
The ceremony for students receiving doctorate, master’s and Educational Specialist degrees will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 at 3:30 p.m.
Other ceremonies will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for seniors graduating from the following colleges:
9-10:30 a.m.:
12-1:30 p.m.:
3-4:30 p.m.:
Speakers
The keynote speaker for the advanced degree ceremony is Joan Rose, Ph.D., a scholar and educator for more than 50 years at MSU, Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, and director of the Water Alliance on Dec. 12. Rose will address those receiving advanced degrees.
On Dec. 13, during the 9 a.m. ceremony, Lee June, Ph.D., will address graduates from the arts and humanities (residential college), arts and letters, education, James Madison, music, nursing and social science. June, a scholar and educator for more than 50 years at MSU, has advanced multicultural and spiritual psychology, mentored countless students and higher education professionals, and championed equity and inclusion through leadership roles across the university.
Later that day at noon, Kevin Conroy, an MSU alumnus, CEO and chairman of Exact Sciences, will address graduates from engineering, Lyman Briggs and natural science. Conroy has spearheaded innovation at Exact Sciences, including the development of Cologuard, which has advanced early colorectal cancer detection. He also led the acquisition of Genomic Health Inc. Conroy’s leadership has strengthened patient care and championed critical advancements in biotechnology, health care and diagnostics.
Kim Wilcox, Ph.D., former MSU provost and retired chancellor of the University of California, Riverside, will address graduates from agriculture and natural resources, communication arts and sciences, and business during Dec. 13 3 p.m. ceremony. Wilcox was at the helm for transformative initiatives that expanded faculty, increased research funding and improved graduation rates, showcasing a career-long commitment to student success and institutional excellence.
Livestream
All commencement ceremonies will be live streamed on MSU’s Commencement Ceremonies webpage. Social media users can follow the event using #SpartanGrad25.
Additional information
Prohibited items include weapons of any form, noisemakers, selfie sticks, pets and signs. More information on items allowed inside the Breslin Center can be found here.
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