Photo recap: Unified Commencement Ceremony honors Class of 2025

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The Unified Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, in the Caesars Superdome highlighted the Class of 2025’s extensive academic achievements. The ceremony featured all the New Orleans-inspired flourishes that Tulane Commencements are known for: encouraging addresses, second lines, fireworks and more. Relive the highlights through photos by Tyler Kaufman, Cheryl Gerber, and Kenny Lass. 

grads carrying gonfalons
Graduates carrying the university’s ceremonial gonfalons, which represent Tulane’s schools and colleges, kick off the procession. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman)
A grad with a decorated umbrella outside the Superdome
Graduates gathered once more in the Caesars Superdome for Unified Commencement for the first time since 2019. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber)
Grads share a moment while holding umbrellas
With their decorated second-line umbrellas in hand, excited graduates celebrate at the ceremony. Students are given plain parasols at their Convocation and encouraged to adorn them with memorabilia throughout their time at Tulane. (Photo by Kenny Lass)
Mike Fitts addresses grads
President Michael A. Fitts addresses the Class of 2025, commending them on their accomplishments and perseverance throughout their academic journeys. (Photo by Kenny Lass)
Sheryl Lee Ralph addresses grads
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Emmy-winning actress and singer, delivers the keynote address. (Photo by Kenny Lass)
Student speaker Devin Goldman
Commencement student speaker Devin Goldman addresses graduates. Goldman graduated with dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and health & wellness. She has worked closely with Tulane Athletics, serving as a sports medicine intern and a student assistant for football operations. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber)
excited grads on floor
Graduates from all nine schools filled the floor at the Caesars Superdome for the Commencement ceremony. (Photo by Kenny Lass)
excited grads
Graduates share an excited moment at the ceremony. (Photo by Kenny Lass)
Graduation caps on students.
Graduates turn the tassels on their mortarboards, representing their shift from students to graduates. (Photo by Kenny Lass)
Graduates second-line out
Graduates cap off their Commencement by second-lining out with umbrellas. (Photo by Kenny Lass)
Streamers and fireworks fill the air at Commencement
Confetti and pyrotechnics filled the air to close out the ceremony. (Photo by Kenny Lass)

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