George Mason’s Spring 2025 Commencement in pictures

May 15, 2025

Spring 2025 Commencement at George Mason University on May 15 at EagleBank Arena celebrated more than 12,000 graduates and certificate recipients. Graduates hailed from 117 countries, 49 states, and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and military installations. George Mason photographers captured the excitement and spirit of the day.

Graduates excitedly wave and smile during Commencement ceremony
Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding

 

Bird's eye view of EagleBank Arena filled with graduates on the floor, and the stands are packed with attendees
Graduates and their loved ones packed EagleBank Arena for Spring 2025 Commencement. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding

 

George Mason President Gregory Washington addresses the crowd at Commencement
George Mason University President Gregory Washington welcomed graduates and their loved ones to Commencement. Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

Graduate Samira Plummer-Brown sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the Alma Mater during Spring Commencement at EagleBank Arena. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding

 

Commencement speaker Martina Cheung addresses the graduates from the podium
Commencement speaker Martina Cheung, president and CEO of S&P Global, urged graduates to envision what they want their lives to look like in the distant future. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding

 

Student speaker Duy Ha Vu looks out at the crowd
Student speaker Duy Ha Vu shared his inspiring journey as an international student with fellow graduates. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding

 

Decorated cap says "end school zone"
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

Graduate proudly walks across stage with her diploma while giving a thumbs up
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

Happy graduates celebrate at Commencement
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

Decorated cap has imagery from Hamilton the musical and says "I did not throw away from shot!"
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

George Mason President Gregory Washington, Commencement speaker Martina Cheung, Rector of the Board of Visitors Charles "Cully" Stimson, and Provost James Antony
George Mason President Gregory Washington, Commencement speaker Martina Cheung, Rector of the Board of Visitors Charles "Cully" Stimson, and Provost James Antony. Photo by Eduardo Macedo

 

Decorated cap says "Thanks Mom, Dad, and Coffee"
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

Graduate smiles with her family outside EagleBank Arena
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

Graduate smiles with a companion while holding a teddy bear outside EagleBank Arena
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

Graduate puts his arms around two family members outside EagleBank Arena
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

 

 

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