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Spring commencement 2025 recap: Best pics and posts

Illinois State honored 4,481 new graduates during spring commencement on May 9–10, celebrating their achievements with five ceremonies and a flood of #RedbirdProud moments shared across campus.
Kevin Bersett | Mon, May 12, 2025

Illinois State celebrated our newest graduating Redbirds during spring commencement. The University granted 3,877 baccalaureate degrees and 604 graduate degrees over the course of five ceremonies held May 9 and 10 at CEFCU Arena. Check out our roundup of some of the best posts and photos from commencement to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our newest graduating class.

A person shakes another persons hand.
Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule congratulates graduates after they walk the CEFCU Arena stage at the commencement ceremony.
A person shakes a graduates hand.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian congratulates graduates after they walk the CEFCU Arena stage at commencement.
A person in graduation regalia speaks at a podium.
Illinois State University Student Trustee Ryan Russell speaks at the commencement ceremony.
A graudate hugs their parent in the stands.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
@madsandkaits

Just graduated 🎓 #isu #illinoisstateuniversity #earlychildhoodeducation #teacher

♬ Good Old Days – Macklemore,Kesha
A graduate holds their diploma up in the air.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A wide shot of the whole arena with the crowd and graduates in attendance.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A graduate claps.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
@hannnjohnson

all of the highs and lows the past 4 years, there is no feeling like this🥹 #illinoisstateuniversity #isu

♬ sonido original – Male
@c.dawg.0

ready for my next adventure as a teacher 🤍❤ #illinoisstateuniversity #illinois #teacher #teach #middleschool #colorado #culinary #sewing #proud

♬ sonido original – Male
A graduate takes a selfie with another person in the crowd.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A person waves at the crowd while sitting down.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
Students in cap and gowns walking together in a direction.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
Two graduates pose together.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
Graduates turn their tassels.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
Three graduates pose together.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
Two graduates pose together.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
Graduates walking in one direction inside CEFCU Arena.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A graduate throws a peace sign and poses.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A graduate holds their diploma.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
Graduates walk back to their seats after recieving their diploma.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A graduate in a military outfit walk down the aisle at the commencement ceremony.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A graduate walks down the arena.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A graduate looks out to the crowd.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A graduate poses with a faculty or staff at the ceremony.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.
A wide shot of graduates sitting down and the audience behind them inside CEFCU Arena.
Illinois State University graduates gather for spring commencement at CEFCU Arena.