• 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

    May 12 at 11 a.m. on the front steps of Main Hall

    Graduates should report to the Performing Arts Center by 9:45 a.m.

    Order of Events

    PROCESSIONAL

    Administration & Official Guests
    Faculty
    Class of 2023

    WELCOME

    James Lambert, Provost

    HYMN

    “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

    A mighty fortress is our God,
    A tower of strength ne’er failing.
    A helper mighty is our God,
    O’er ills of life prevailing.
    He overcometh all.
    He saveth from the Fall.
    His might and power are great. He all things did create.
    And he shall reign for evermore.

    INVOCATION

    Avery Rabb, Class of 2023

    OPENING REMARKS

    James Lambert, Provost

    PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

    Eric Denna, Acting President

    ADDRESSES

    Jacob Taloa, Class of 2023
    Janna Tidwell, Class of 2023

    CONFERRAL OF DEGREES

    Eric Denna, Acting President
    James Lambert, Provost
    Hugh Redd, Chair, Board of Trustees
    Samuel Hirt, Associate Provost
    Sarah Maitland, Associate Provost

    CLOSING REMARKS

    James Lambert, Provost

    BENEDICTION

    Isabel Bramhall, Class 2023

    RECESSIONAL

    Administration & Official Guests
    Faculty
    Class of 2023

    Music

    “Pomp and Circumstance”
    Composed by Edward Elgar, 1857–1934

    “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
    Text and Music by Martin Luther, 1483–1546

    “Shenandoah”
    American Folk Song, 19th century

    CONDUCTORS

    Kyle Nielsen, Director of Choral Studies
    Christopher Vasquez, Class of 2023

    STRING QUARTET

    William Hughes
    Annalyce Leuck
    Clara Seamons
    Annalisha Staples

    Vocalist

    Kate Huber, Class of 2023