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Ƶ to Host Commencement Saturday, May10

April 30, 2025

Ƶ will recognize 300 graduates during the 189th Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 10.  

The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center on the Ƶ campus. The public is invited to attend and celebrate the students’ achievements. Degrees to be awarded include 28 master’s degrees, 232 bachelor’s degrees, and 40 associate’s degrees.  An honorary doctorate will also be presented to Dana Dykhouse, CEO of First Premier Bank. Dykhouse will also be delivering the charge to the graduates. 

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Nathan Lukkes, SDBOR Executive Director and CEO, will provide greetings, and Steve Meeker, vice president for University Advancement at Ƶ, will welcome graduates to the Ƶ Alumni Association.   

“Commencement is a day of celebration for Ƶ,” President Steve Elliott said. “We wish our graduates much success as they embark upon a new chapter in their lives and begin their careers. We are proud of their accomplishments and are truly thankful for their dedication to Ƶ.” 

The May 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be broadcast live at Ƶ.edu/Commencement for those who are unable to attend. Also on this webpage, all are invited to submit words of congratulations to May 2025 graduates. Ƶ encourages attendees to share their commencement story on social media with the hashtag #Ƶ2025 in social media posts.    

For more information visit Ƶ.edu/Commencement