How UF is celebrating spring 2025 commencement

From celebrated speakers to Emmy award-winning graduates, the University of Florida's spring commencement season is in full swing beginning April 30, 2025. Celebrate with Gator Nation by reading about this year's ceremonies, speakers, graduates and more.

Entrepreneur and UF president to address graduates

Two leaders celebrated for their achievements and warmth will be the commencement speakers at Spring Commencement. Sachio Semmoto to keynote doctoral commencement; Kent Fuchs to give final address at university-wide ceremony.

Nearly 10,800 graduates plan to celebrate at spring commencement

Nearly 10,800 students are expected to graduate from UF during the course of 17 commencement ceremonies held from Wednesday, April 30 to Monday, May 5.

Graduating UF student Jakob Hamilton strikes a chord with music and medicine

If you ask UF medical student and graduating senior Jakob Hamilton, training to become a doctor is a lot like playing the pipe organ.

M.D./M.P.H. student honored for contributions to public health service

Mathelier graduates this spring with a Doctor of Medicine from the College of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from the College of Public Health and Health Professions. His many contributions to local and global communities throughout his five years at UF have earned him the prestigious U.S. Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award.

Award-winning filmmaker Sophia Abolfathi graduates from UF with an Emmy under her belt

An Emmy-winning filmmaker before even graduating from college, UF senior Sophia Abolfathi is making a name for herself in the world of documentary storytelling.