On May 11, 2025, Duke celebrated the graduating Class of 2025 during the annual university-wide commencement ceremony on Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. President Vincent E. Price presided over the ceremony. The commencement address was delivered by legendary Blue Devil and NBA Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Grant Hill T'94.
Relive key moments from the full ceremony:
1:18 Processional March
40:32 Presentation of the Colors by Members of Duke University’s Air Force ROTC Program
40:56 National Anthem sang by Duke Chorale
42:36 Invocation: Luke A. Powery, Dean of Duke Chapel
47:26 Greeting from Danica Bajaj, Candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts
50:36 Greeting from Lucas Vaughan, Candidate for the Degree of Master of International Development Policy
53:30 Greeting from Trina Jones, Chair of the Academic Council
56:25 Centennial Tribute: “Unwritten” performed by Members of Deja Blue
59:07 Welcoming remarks: Vincent E. Price, President of the University
1:06:47 Conferring...
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