Congratulations, Gorloks!

The Office of Academic Affairs celebrates all Webster 2025 graduates.

2025 Commencement

Commencement was held May 9-10, 2025 at the Webster Groves Campus.

Transcript

[Montage of students wearing graduation attire walking on campus, sitting during the ceremony hugging family and friends, holding balloons and flowers and celebrating.]

[Student 1 wearing graduation attire decorated with cord, stole and Webster Leads medal.]

Student 1: The experiences that I've gotten here are unmatched. The people that I've met, I can't even put into words how much Webster has meant to me over the last 4 years.

[Student 2 wearing graduation attire and cords.]

Student 2: I’ve made lifelong friendships, and it was really amazing to be a part of that.

[Student 3 dressed for master’s degree graduation smiling while holding and interacting with their young children.]

Student 3: It's exciting! It's nice to be done, been a lot of years. It is really meaningful to be here and walk across the stage and finally have a master’s degree.

[Student 4 smiles and holds up diploma.]

Student 4: Webster opens all the doors and you just got to grab it and explore that opportunity.

[Student 5 turns to showcase a decorated graduation cap.]

Student 5: We all have lives, we have children, we have careers. Webster allows you and gives you that additional support that you need where you can make it through.

[Footage of students cheering, smiling and celebrating.]

Group of Students: We did it!

Tim Keane, Chancellor of Webster University: Move your tassels from the right to the left to signify your new status as graduates of Webster University.

[Text On Screen: Congratulations Class of 2025]

[Webster University logo]

Extended Campus Ceremonies Are June 7

San Antonio, Texas Campus

Purchase Your Cap and Gown

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 7, 2025

Marriott San Antonio Airport
77 NE Interstate 410 Loop
San Antonio, TX 78216

Columbia, South Carolina Campus

Purchase Your Cap and Gown

11 a.m. (ET), June 7, 2025

Koger Center for the Arts 
1051 Greene Street 
Columbia, SC 29201

Previous Graduation Ceremonies

At Webster University's 105th commencement ceremony, the executive producer of “NBC News Daily” and Webster Geneva Campus alumna Erika Josephson-Heise received the honorary Doctor of Letters and served as commencement speaker for the event. She encouraged graduates to "take a chance" when reaching a crossroads — urging them to seize opportunities and to pursue their life's purpose as it evolves.

2024 Webster University Commencement Snapshot

View Webster University's 2024 Main Commencement Ceremony on YouTube

At its 104th commencement ceremony, Webster University welcomed alumnus Matt Vogel — the performer behind Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, and more than a dozen other Muppets on “Sesame Street” and numerous films and television programs — as he received an honorary doctorate from Webster and addressed the graduating class. Matt's words for Class of 2023 graduates include: "I want all of you to write your own ending — and your own beginning, too."

2023 Webster University Commencement Snapshot

View 2023 Webster University Commencement Ceremony on YouTube

Webster was honored to have Dr. Djibril Diallo, president and CEO of the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN), as the commencement speaker for Webster University's 103rd Commencement. Diallo has a distinguished career in international relations, diplomacy and human development, particularly in advocacy for issues affecting the African continent and victims of the AIDS epidemic. As chief executive of ARDN, Diallo leads the organization's "Pathway to Solutions" initiative, which aims to popularize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and to increase public understanding of the role and functions of the UN.

The 2022 Commencement also welcomed back graduates from 2020 and 2021 to participate in our in-person ceremonies.

View May 2022 Commencement Recap with Dr. Djibril Diallo on YouTube

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