We made it to the end! The end of the semester and my journey hosting and producing The State! My time here at MSU and Impact radio is something I’ll truly cherish. This episode recaps my time at the university, all that I’ve accomplished, and where you can find me next (aka anchoring your weekend morning’s in Lansing for WILX News 10!) Thank you to the listeners, my peers, Impact 89FM, and MSU for giving me the opportunity to do great work and become successful in my next path. Goodbye, MSU!
Everything you need to know for this year’s spring commencement 2025
Commencement days are May 2nd through the 10th, where thousands of MSU students will walk across the stage, turn their tassels, and take that big leap into what’s next. The ceremonies will be happening at two of the university’s biggest venues: the Breslin Center and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Now, if you’re planning to attend, there’s a lot to keep track of–but don’t worry, I’ve got you.
It all kicks off on Friday, May 2. The morning starts bright and early at 9 a.m. with the graduate degree ceremony for students receiving doctorates, master’s, and Educational Specialist degrees. Then later that afternoon, at 2:30 p.m., doctoral students will have a separate ceremony just for them.
In between those two events, at 12:30 p.m., undergrads are invited to a university-wide convocation–a chance to celebrate across all disciplines before their individual college ceremonies.
Speaking of which, Friday also includes ceremonies for Veterinary Nursing grads at the Wharton Center, and Communication Arts and Sciences students at the Breslin later in the evening.
Saturday’s going to be packed. Social Science kicks things off at 8:30 a.m. at the Breslin, followed closely by Nursing at the Wharton. You’ve also got Natural Science, James Madison, the Broad College of Business, the College of Music, and Residential College in the Arts and Humanities–just to name a few–celebrating throughout the day and into the evening.
Then on Sunday, the spotlight turns to the Colleges of Arts and Letters, Lyman Briggs, Engineering, and Education, all holding ceremonies at the Breslin Center.
And if you’re wondering about medical students, their ceremonies are spaced out a bit. The College of Osteopathic Medicine kicks things off on May 1, Veterinary Medicine is on May 2, and the College of Human Medicine wraps things up on May 10.
Now, let’s talk speakers–because MSU is bringing some serious star power this year. Mat Ishbia, the CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage–and also the guy who owns the Phoenix Suns and the Mercury–he’ll be addressing undergrads at the big convocation. Then there’s Deirdre O’Brien, senior VP at Apple, one of Fortune’s most powerful women in business–she’ll be speaking to the master’s graduates. And for the doctoral crowd, they’ve got James Spaniolo, who’s worn just about every hat you can think of: former MSU dean, university president, newspaper exec–you name it.
If you can’t make it in person, don’t worry. All the ceremonies will be livestreamed on MSU’s commencement website. So whether you’re across the country or just stuck in traffic, you can still tune in and cheer on your Spartan.
And before you head to campus, just a few quick reminders. You won’t need tickets, and there’s no limit on how many guests each grad can bring. But seating is first-come, first-serve, so plan accordingly. Only small, clear bags are allowed inside, and no food or drinks will be permitted.
Based on original reporting by Demonte Thomas.
