UF to hold summer commencement ceremonies

Aug 4, 2025 12:37 pm
More than 3,100 students are scheduled to graduate at UF's summer commencement ceremonies.
More than 3,000 students are scheduled to graduate at UF's 2025 summer commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday.
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More than 3,000 University of Florida students are expected to walk across the stage at three summer commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. 

According to a UF press release, the three ceremonies will be held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center (250 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville).  

The first ceremony will celebrate 447 doctoral graduates and will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday. 

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The second ceremony, planned for 7 p.m. Friday, will highlight graduates receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the College of the Arts; College of Design, Construction and Planning; College of Health and Human Performance; Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering; College of Journalism and Communications; College of Medicine; College of Nursing; College of Pharmacy; College of Public Health and Health Professions; and College of Veterinary Medicine.  

The last of the three ceremonies is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday and will feature graduates receiving their bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Warrington College of Business.  

This summer’s UF graduates come from five continents, representing 68 countries and 47 states, according to the release. 

Dr. Azra Bihorac, senior associate dean for research affairs at the College of Medicine, will be the faculty speaker at all three ceremonies.  

“A visionary leader in biomedical artificial intelligence, Dr. Bihorac is internationally recognized for her contributions to clinical informatics and translational research in nephrology and acute medicine,” the release said.  

“Her mission is clear: to create intelligent human-centered health care, where innovation, technology and excellence are aligned to deliver optimal quality and experience for every patient, caregiver, and health care provider.”  

More information about UF’s summer commencement can be found at commencement.ufl.edu.  

Nick Anschultz is a Report for America corps member and writes about education for Mainstreet Daily News.  

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  • Nick Anschultz

    Before joining Mainstreet Daily News to cover K-12 and higher education, Nick spent three and a half years at the Levy Citizen, where he served as the newspaper’s editor/reporter. In that role, Nick covered everything from government and education to sports and local events. He discovered his passion for journalism while attending the University of Florida, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2021. When he is not typing words on his keyboard, you can usually find Anschultz watching sports – especially his Florida Gators – fishing, or spending time with friends and family. Nick is also a Report for America corps member.

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