College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony

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Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

Select College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors will be recognized. - List of majors recognized at 9 a.m. ceremony.

President Barbara Wilson and Dean Sara Sanders will confer degrees. The student speaker will be Reed Niebauer, of Cresson, Pennsylvania, who will receive a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Communications. John Wombacher, of Mound, Minnesota, who will receive a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance, will perform the National Anthem.

A livestream of the ceremony is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFedNoIGJuw

Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:00am
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
1 Elliott Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Lisa Gray in advance at 319-353-2970 or CLAS-Commencement@uiowa.edu.