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The graduating students reflected on identity, resilience and community at “¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight” celebration.

The annual ceremony highlights the accomplishments of graduating �鶹��Ƶ students who recognize their African roots.

Kevin A. Trapani, the retired co-founder, president, and CEO of a North Carolina insurance provider who serves as an executive-in-residence for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, delivered a Commencement address to �鶹��Ƶ master's candidates in the Class of 2025 whom he challenged to "teach character" by embracing habits for life in a chaotic world.

�鶹��Ƶ celebrated over 60 first-generation students, the largest to date, during an inspiring stole ceremony on May 21 that highlighted the strength, support and achievement of the first-gen community.

To celebrate �鶹��Ƶ’s 135th Commencement on May 23, Today at �鶹��Ƶ is highlighting several graduating seniors who have made the most of their �鶹��Ƶ experience.

The Class of 2025 came together on May 20 for an evening of reflection and inspiration Under the Oaks, where their �鶹��Ƶ journey first began.

The senior from Burlington, North Carolina, will become the first �鶹��Ƶ student to graduate after completing three signature programs designed to increase access to higher education.

Robby Van Riet started his college experience like any other student, but when a medical challenge changed his course, his determination and �鶹��Ƶ helped him ‘surf the waves,’ rather than ‘change the current.’

Ahead of �鶹��Ƶ’s 135th Commencement on May 23, Today at �鶹��Ƶ is highlighting several graduating seniors who have made the most of their �鶹��Ƶ experience.

�鶹��Ƶ will celebrate the Class of 2025 with a variety of events leading up to the 135th Commencement Exercises on May 23.