Order of Exercises

ACADEMIC PROCESSION
Rutgers Wind Ensemble from the Mason Gross School of the Arts
Dr. Kraig A. Williams, Conductor

BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ WELCOME
Mr. William E. Best
Chair of the Board of Governors

NATIONAL ANTHEM
Members of the Rutgers University Choirs from the Mason Gross School of the Arts
Dr. Brandon Williams, Conductor

PRESIDENT’S GREETING
Dr. Jonathan Holloway
President, Rutgers University

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES
Dr. Jonathan Holloway
President, Rutgers University

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III
Scientist, Educator, and President Emeritus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

“THE BELLS MUST RING”
by Richard Hadden
Rutgers University Glee Club
Dr. Brandon Williams, Conductor

CLASS OF 2024 ADDRESS
Remarks
Mr. Jack Ramirez, Rutgers Class of 2025
President, Rutgers University Student Assembly (2023–2024)

Address
Ms. Aarushi Fernandez, Rutgers Class of 2024
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering
Vice President, Rutgers University Student Assembly (2023–2024)

ALUMNI WELCOME
Ms. Gloria K. Vanderham
Chair, Rutgers University Alumni Association Board of Directors
Video Presentation: We Are You

ALMA MATER
Members of the Rutgers University Choirs from the Mason Gross School of the Arts 
Dr. Brandon Williams, Conductor

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES AND CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Dr. Jonathan Holloway 
President, Rutgers University

Dr. Francine Conway
Chancellor-Provost, Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Dr. Brian L. Strom
Chancellor, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs

RECESSIONAL
Rutgers Wind Ensemble from the Mason Gross School of the Arts
Dr. Kraig A. Williams, Conductor

At SHI Stadium

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