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Commencement 2025


Emory's 180th Commencement exercises will be held May 9-12, 2025. Please check this website often as more details will be added as commencement nears.

COMMENCEMENT 2025 SCHEDULE  
Usher Raymond IV

Commencement 2025 Speaker: Usher

Grammy Award-winning performer and philanthropist Usher Raymond IV will deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 180th Commencement, scheduled for Monday, May 12, on the Emory Quadrangle.

Learn more about the Commencement Speaker 

Congratulations to our 2025 graduates!


  1. Sanjay Aiyar
  2. Sarah Arnold
  3. Victor Attia
  4. Jordan Averett
  5. Greta Franke
  6. Jay Hammond IV
  7. Runyu Huang
  8. Taekyu Lee
  9. Patricia Liehr
  10. Julia Nagel
  11. Chloe Nelson
  12. James Pabon
  13. Koan Roy-Meighoo
  14. Siu-Lin Sampson
  15. Delia Savin
  16. Alexa Schwartz
  17. Katie Suh-yeon Shin
  18. Griffin Trejo Noble
  19. Austin Watkinson
  20. Peiming Yang
  21. Serena Zhou
  22. Jessie Jiajing Zhu
  1. Kayla Beck
  2. Michael Dehn
  3. Alex Koeppel
  4. Rachel Lee
  5. Mariana Lopez Ruiz
  6. Emi Lundberg
  7. Ally Mandell
  8. Malhaar Nair
  9. Miles Straw
  10. Catalina Varela
  11. Aaron Wei
  12. Christian Chae
  13. Darisi Garg

Awards


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Julia Nagel, Chloe Nelson, Katie Shin

Scruggs Orchestral Prize Award

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Sanjay Aiyar

Friends of Music Excellence Award

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Greta Franke

William Lemonds Award for Music Study Abroad

Kind words from our graduates


Cherished memories and life-long skills

Studying music at Emory has greatly enriched my college life. It has taught me valuable skills such as time management and self-discipline. Through music, I have made wonderful friends and built close relationships with professors. It has also been a privilege to play the magnificent organ in the Emerson Concert Hall, an experience I deeply cherish.

Annie Ye
Human Health and French Studies
Meaningful connections and experiences

I am truly grateful that I was able to pursue my passion for music at Emory, especially piano performance. Through the courses I took, I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge of music, meet amazing professors, and collaborate with other students. Studying music at Emory has given me invaluable skills and experiences that I will use in the future and cherish always.

Jessie Zhu
Econ/Math and Music Performance
A meaningful experience

Studying music at Emory has been one of the most meaningful experiences during my time here, both academically and personally. During my four years at Emory, I have built strong and supportive relationships with other students that will last a lifetime. I have developed valuable transferable skills that will help me be successful in my future career. The music faculty members have inspired me to grow as a learner and not shy away from challenges.

Julia Nagel
Music Performance and Philosophy, Politics, and Law (PPL)
Space to grow

Studying music at Emory has allowed me to pursue my passions in a meaningful capacity. It gave me the opportunity to improve my skills and gain new perspectives on the world while working towards my future aspirations.

Taekyu Lee
Chemistry and Music Performance
Supportive environment for a well-rounded experience

Emory's Department of Music has allowed me to truly explore my passion to the fullest potential while having an extremely well-rounded college experience. I am grateful for the support of the wonderful faculty members who motivate us all to be curious thinkers and ambitious performers.

Greta Franke
Environmental Sciences and Music (Vocal Performance)
A fulfilling experience

Studying music at Emory has been one of the best decisions I have made. The breadth of course offerings, ensembles, and other opportunities allowed me to fully pursue my musical goals.

Sanjay Aiyar
Music Performance and Biology

Our graduating seniors in action