Congratulations, 2025 Spring Graduates
UNC Charlotte conferred nearly 6,000 degrees during 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies held in Dale F. Halton Arena May 8-10.
Graduates in the Class of 2025 represented 24 countries, 43 states and 82 North Carolina counties. The youngest graduate was just 19, and the most seasoned graduate was 68.
Here are just a few of the many great moments from the five commencement ceremonies.
A graduate is hooded during Thursday afternoon’s doctoral hooding ceremony, where 154 doctoral degrees were conferred.
Carita Burmester addresses the Class of 2025 during Friday morning’s commencement ceremony. She completed a bachelor’s degree in special education from the Cato College of Education.
Anna Spangler Nelson, chairman of Spangler Companies Inc., receives an honorary Doctor of Public Service for her enduring commitment to education, her visionary philanthropy and her service to UNC Charlotte and the citizens of Charlotte, the region, the state and the world, during Friday morning’s ceremony.
Erik Byker, professor of reading and elementary education in the Cato College of Education, is Charlotte’s 2025 recipient of the UNC Board of Governor’s Excellence in Teaching Award.
Owen Joyce is revealed as “Norm” during Friday morning’s ceremony.
Members of the Class of 1976 celebrate their 49th Reunion.
These graduates celebrate with Norm before Friday afternoon’s ceremony.
These graduates show their love for Charlotte at Friday afternoon’s ceremony.
Kelly Powers, Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Scholar and associate professor in the School of Nursing, was University marshal for Friday afternoon’s ceremony.
Aisha Qatabi is revealed as “Norm” during Friday afternoon’s ceremony.
Saturday morning’s graduates ready to process into Halton Arena.
These graduates are all smiles during Saturday morning’s ceremony.
Jamie Williford was revealed as “Norm” during Saturday morning’s commencement ceremony.
During the Graduate School ceremony on Saturday afternoon, more than 1,600 individuals earned master’s degrees and graduate certificates.
Justyn R. Ramseurm serves as bell ringer for Saturday afternoon’s ceremony. He completed a master’s degree in management from the Belk College of Business. The Victory Bell is rung nine times, once for each of the eight academic colleges and once for the Graduate School.