Graduating students will be recognized at Western Illinois University's annual Fall Commencement Ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 in Western Hall.
The combined graduate and undergraduate ceremony will honor graduates from Western's four colleges, the general studies program and the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. Approximately 441 students are eligible to participate in Saturday’s ceremony, including 229 undergraduates, 211 master’s level students and one student earning a doctoral degree. 2The Fall 2025 Commencement program can be found at wiu.edu/commencement/programs/ FL25_Commencement_Program.pdf.
For those unable to attend, WIU will live-stream the commencement ceremony on the University's YouTube Channel (youtube.com/user/Western-IllinoisU).
'Congratulations on completing your degree from Western Illinois University! I commend each of you for your achievements and accomplishments. As you close this exciting and meaningful milestone, we reflect back on your time at Western and celebrate your accomplishments and your choice to become a member of the Leatherneck family,' reads a letter to the graduates within the program from WIU President Kristi Mindrup. 'On behalf of everyone at WIU, we are all excited for what you will achieve, the lives you will impact, and the positive change you will create in the world. Congratulations, Western Illinois University Class of 2025!'
Provost Mark Mossman will serve as the master of ceremonies. Alumni Achievement Awards will be presented to Lori Torgerson Chesser, Matthew M. Cuplin, Robert H. Haley, Sr. and Matthew Toland.
