Georgia Colleges Hold 2025 Graduations, Honoring Thousands Across Institutions

The University of Georgia is preparing to celebrate over 8,000 graduates in the Class of 2025 with commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 8 and 9, including separate sessions for undergraduate, master's/specialist, and doctoral candidates. UGA alumnus and Paralympian Jarryd Wallace will deliver the undergraduate commencement address, while Paige Carmichael, a distinguished teaching professor, will speak at the graduate ceremonies. The undergraduate class profile highlights 1,697 graduates, with diverse majors across various schools, including Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Languages, and Natural Sciences, many of whom have engaged in research, internships, leadership, and international experiences. The Technical College System of Georgia also announced its top student and instructor for 2025, recognizing Jason Colbert of Southeastern Technical College as the GOAL winner and Ekaterina Mirzakulova of Central Georgia Technical College for excellence in instruction. Meanwhile, the Medical College of Georgia held its hooding ceremony on May 8 to honor its graduating medical students. These events collectively showcase Georgia's broad spectrum of educational achievements and celebrations for the Class of 2025.