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Spring Commencement 2025

May 17, Yager Stadium

By Miami University

May 21^st, 2025

186th Spring Commencement

Nearly 4,800 degree candidates were on hand May 17 for Miami University’s 186th Spring Commencement at Yager Stadium.

A student prepares for Miami University's spring commencement ceremony on a windy May 17 at Yager Stadium.

Two Miami University students prepare for spring commencement ceremony on May 17 at Yager Stadium.

A total of 4,799 degrees were expected to be conferred during the ceremony. That included 4,054 bachelor’s degrees; 433 master’s degrees; 222 certificates; 76 associate degrees; and 14 doctorates.

A Miami University student displays the commencement program.

The top 10 undergraduate degrees conferred this year were: Finance (418), Marketing (303), Biology (218), Psychology (215), Kinesiology (167), Computer Science (131), Nursing (125), Strategic Communication (117), Political Science (100), and Supply Chain and Operations (73).

Miami University students prepare for spring commencement on May 17 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University students prepare for the 186th spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.

Miami Regionals' Early College Academy also had nearly 75 students from nine area high schools graduate with their high school diploma and an associate degree in General Studies, an increase from two high schools and fewer than 30 students last year. More than half of these graduates will be continuing their education at Miami University, either at the Regionals or at Oxford, said Laurel Gilbert, interim director of Dual Credit Programs.

A Miami University student prepares for the May 17 spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.

A Miami University student prepares for the 186th commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium on May 17.

A Miami University student poses for a photo prior to the start of the spring commencement ceremony.

A total of 15.5% of students earning a bachelor’s degree graduated with cum laude honors, 10.2% magna cum laude, and 6.5% summa cum laude. For associate degree candidates, 7.8% earned cum laude honors, 9.2% magna cum laude, and 1.3% summa cum laude.

Miami University students smile for the camera before the start of commencement.

A Miami University students displays an Honors College medallion.

Degree candidates represented 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., with one degree candidate serving in the armed forces overseas.

Friends and family of graduates watch the May 17 spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.

Miami University students wave to the crowd at Yager Stadium.

Miami University students wave to the crowd at Yager Stadium.

Miami University students prepare for commencement at Yager Stadium.

Miami University students walk out for commencement at Yager Stadium.

Miami University students at the 186th spring commencement ceremony on May 17.

Miami University students at commencement at Yager Stadium.

Miami University students at commencement at Yager Stadium.

A Miami University student with the 2025 tassel waits at spring commencement on May 17 at Yager Stadium.

A Miami University student snaps a photo during the 186th spring commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford walks out for commencement at Yager Stadium.

Students stand at attention during Miami University's spring commencement on May 17 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford speaks during spring commencement on May 17.

Students take photos during Miami University's spring commencement.

Members of the crowd have their cameras ready during the May 17 commencement ceremony.

A member of the crowd holds up a sign for a graduate May 17 at Yager Stadium.

A Miami University student takes in the spring commencement ceremony.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford greets students on May 17 at Yager Stadium.

A student holds a graduation cap May 17 at Yager Stadium.

Two Miami University students wave to the crowd during commencement.

A students walks with a dog during the spring commencement ceremony.

Jeff Berding ’91, president and CEO of FC Cincinnati, delivered the commencement address. He earned his Political Science degree from Miami before graduating with a master’s degree in Business Administration from Xavier University.

Jeff Berding '91, president and CEO of FC Cincinnati, delivered the 2025 spring commencement address.

Berding spent more than 19 years as an executive with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he led the sales and public affairs efforts for the NFL franchise. In 2015, Berding and Carl H. Lindner III co-founded FC Cincinnati, bringing professional soccer to his hometown.

Miami University held its 186th spring commencement at Yager Stadium on May 17.

Berding was also one of five to receive honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees, along with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine '69, First Lady Fran DeWine '71, David Budig ’84, and Kay Geiger ’78.

David Budig '84, right, is greeted by President Gregory Crawford during spring commencement.

Kay Phillips Geiger '78, right, was one of five recipients of honorary degrees during spring commencement.

Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine '71, middle, received an honorary degree during the May 17 spring commencement.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine '69, right, receives an honorary degree from Miami University during spring commencement.

Jeff Berding '91, middle, receives an honorary degree from Miami University.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine takes a photo of First Lady Fran DeWine receiving an honorary degree from Miami University.

A Miami University student stands and holds up a commencement program on May 17.

Miami University students celebrate during spring commencement at Yager Stadium.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford greets a graduate on May 17 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford greets a graduate on May 17 at Yager Stadium.

Miami University students celebrate during spring commencement.

The crowd looks on at Yager Stadium during the 186th spring commencement on May 17.

Miami University students turn their tassels during spring commencement.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford, left, and University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford, right, pose for a photo with a graduate.

A Miami University student celebrates following the May 17 commencement ceremony.

Miami University students pose for photos following the May 17 commencement ceremony.

Miami University students pose for photos following the May 17 commencement ceremony.

Footnotes

Photos, video, and audio provided by Scott Kissell, Ricardo Treviño Jr., Ellie Reynolds, Cameron Johnson, Zachary Burnett, and James Loy of University Communications and Marketing

FootNotes

Photos, video, and audio provided by Scott Kissell, Ricardo Treviño Jr., Ellie Reynolds, Cameron Johnson, Zachary Burnett, and James Loy of University Communications and Marketing

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