Commencement Program
University Marshal
Aaron Hill
Master of Ceremonies
Jeffrey S. Thompson, Executive Vice President and Provost
Processional
"The Earl of Oxford's Marche" - William Byrd
"Intrada No. 7" - Melchoir Franke
"Processional for Brass" - Paul Koepke
University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Brass, Jason Altieri, Conductor
National anthem
Wolf Pack Quartet, Brittney May, '17, Director
Indigenous blessings
Hope Allen '25, Yerington Paiute Tribe (Thursday)
Kaylani Redner '25, Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe (Friday)
Carolyn Sanchez, Reno Sparks Indian Colony (Saturday)
Welcome
Brian Sandoval ‘86, President
Greetings from Nevada State Senators
Catherine Cortez Masto, Senator (Thursday a.m., Friday a.m. and Saturday a.m.)
Jacky Rosen, Senator (Thursday p.m., Friday p.m. and Saturday a.m.)
Greetings from the Board of Regents
Heather Brown (Thursday a.m.)
Joseph C. Arrascada ’93,’00 (Thursday p.m. and Friday p.m.)
Jeffrey S. Downs, Vice Chair (Friday a.m.)
Carol Del Carlo (Saturday a.m.)
Student remarks
Dawson Deal ’25, President, Associated Students of the University of Nevada
Liesel Kemmelmeier ’25, Vice President, Associated Students of the University of Nevada
Tania Akter ’15, ’19, ’25, President, Graduate Student Association
Special presentations
University of Nevada, Reno Herz Gold Medal for Outstanding Scholarship (Thursday p.m.)
Board of Regents’ Honorary Doctorates (Friday p.m.)
Presentation of graduates and conferring of degrees
Brian Sandoval ‘86, President
Jeffrey S. Thompson, Executive Vice President and Provost
Alumni remarks to 2025 graduates
Mike Hix ’89, Nevada Alumni Council President
Alma Mater
Wolf Pack Quartet
University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Brass
Recessional
Nevada Fight Song "Hail to Our Sturdy Men"
Arr. A.G. "Mack" McGrannahan
University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Brass
