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Texas A&M University will hold its annual commencement ceremony to honor the graduating class, featuring keynote speaker Chris Schauble. With over 2,100 graduates representing 106 majors, notable statistics include 827 students earning multiple degrees and 880 graduating with honors. The ceremony emphasizes the achievements and dedication of the students and community, with live-streaming available for those unable to attend in person.
College Station, Texas – Texas A&M University is set to honor its 2025 graduating class during the annual commencement ceremony scheduled for Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. The event will take place in the university’s stadium located on the main campus. Chris Schauble, co-anchor of KTLA Morning News, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the occasion.
This year’s graduating class consists of 2,103 students who are petitioning for graduation across 106 different majors. The most popular major among graduates is Business Administration, with 260 students declaring it as their field of study. Following closely behind are Psychology (257 majors), Liberal Arts and Sciences CSU Social and Behavioral Sciences (225), and Liberal Arts and Sciences IGETC CSU Health Science Emphasis (178).
Among the notable statistics for this graduating class, 827 students are earning two or more degrees. Additionally, 880 students are graduating with honors, which requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher. Impressively, 127 students achieved perfect GPAs of 4.0, earning valedictorian honors. The overall average GPA for the Class of 2025 stands at 3.33.
Demographics of the graduating class further reveal that the average age of a Texas A&M graduate is 24 years. The oldest graduate is Debra Denise Morth, at 69 years old, with five graduates over the age of 60. In contrast, the youngest graduates are 40 students who are each 17 years old. Furthermore, there are 63 veteran graduates this year, including 74 graduates who participated in the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program.
Over half of the graduates, specifically over 65%, completed at least one course at the university’s Canyon Country campus, which has been operational since 2007. In addition, more than 110 student-athletes with a collective GPA of 3.38 are preparing to transfer to four-year institutions in the fall, reflecting a strong academic performance among athletes.
As graduates move forward, many will continue their education at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, Cornell University, and various schools within the University of California system.
The commencement ceremony will welcome a large audience, with stadium gates opening at 5 p.m. prior to the start of the event. Community members are encouraged to arrive early for parking due to expected high attendance. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed, allowing broader access to the celebrations.
This event signifies not only a culmination of years of hard work for the graduates but also a celebration of achievements that reflect the dedication and commitment of the Texas A&M community.
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