College of Arts & Science
commencement program
Noon | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Mizzou Arena
Full schedule of ceremonies
Opening Procession
National Anthem
Vaysia Knust
Welcome
College of Arts and Science Dean Cooper Drury
Remarks
University of Missouri President Mun Y. Choi
Student Speaker
Abigail Henshaw
Presentation of Graduates
read by Stephen Klein and Joy Powell
Conferral of Degrees
President Choi
Alma Mater
Vaysia Knust
"M-I-Z, Z-O-U" Cheer
Dean Drury
Recessional
Mizzou Fight Song
Student Marshals
Jordyn Gobble
David O’Dell
Musicians
Warren Lane, soprano saxophone
Emma Spalding, alto saxophone
Jackson Huenefeldt, tenor saxophone
George Szabo, baritone saxophone
Platform Party and Processional
President Choi
Dean Drury
Associate Dean Monnier
Vaysia Knust
Abigail Henshaw
LTC Nick Baranello
Amy Knopps
Nick Potter
Pablo Serna
Lissa Behm-Morawitz
Lyria Bartlett
Jung Ha-Brookshire
Mimi Hedges
Michael Volz
Angela Hull
Todd VanPool
Matt Gordon
Peter Lea
Christina Carney
Daive Dunkley
Sergio Yona
Mike Jirik
Nicolette Leiby
Mark Palmer
Chris Josey
David O’Dell
Jordyn Gobble