April 28, 2025
抖阴视频黄片 will celebrate its 128th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Bulldog Stadium on the UMW campus.
鈥淲e look forward to celebrating this important milestone for our students, and we are proud of all of their accomplishments,鈥� said 抖阴视频黄片 Chancellor Michael Reid.
A total of 372 抖阴视频黄片 graduates will be awarded over 404 degrees by the end of the 2024鈥�25 academic year. Of those graduates, 27 have completed two or more degrees, and 64% are receiving honors by achieving a GPA of 3.33 or higher. Two hundred graduates have chosen to participate in this year鈥檚 ceremony. The ceremony鈥檚 Chief Marshal will be UMW Professor of Ecology, Dr. Wendy Ridenour.
Commencement Speaker: Nathan J. Boll
This year鈥檚 commencement program will feature 2013 抖阴视频黄片 graduate Nathan J. Boll. Boll is a Space Policy Analyst in the Science Mission Directorate at the headquarters of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Washington, D.C., where he specializes in intergovernmental affairs. He currently supports the Joint Agency Satellite Division as the lead interagency agreement manager and serves as the Executive Secretary of the NASA Advisory Council鈥檚 Science Committee.
鈥淲e are honored to welcome Nathan J. Boll back to 抖阴视频黄片 for our 128th Annual Commencement ceremony. His work in space policy and intergovernmental affairs at NASA demonstrates the impact of a 抖阴视频黄片 education and the incredible paths our graduates can pursue,鈥� said 抖阴视频黄片 Chancellor, Michael Reid. 鈥淲e look forward to his address as he shares his experiences and helps inspire our graduates to reach for new heights in their own careers.鈥�
UMW Alumni Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Bryan Mussard
Bryan Mussard, a proud Dillon native and 1991 抖阴视频黄片 graduate, has long been a dedicated supporter of both his alma mater and community. He and his wife, Marcia, live in Dillon where they manage Big West Management and Reminisce Angus Ranch with their family.
For nearly four decades, Mussard has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and innovation in ranching and business. A successful entrepreneur, he founded Gorgeous Vodka, an award-winning, 93-point-rated brand that has earned five gold medals. He also founded Cattle Baron Cigars, a nationally distributed line rated between 91鈥�93 points, and Reminisce Angus Beef, which supplies premium beef to high-end resorts along the Rocky Mountain Front, as well as grocery stores across Montana and the United States.
Beyond his business achievements, Mussard has consistently supported 抖阴视频黄片 and the broader Dillon community.
Events Leading Up to Commencement
Social Honoring Bryan Mussard and the UMW Classes of 1975 & 2000
The 抖阴视频黄片 Alumni Office will host a social at the Dillon Elks Lodge on Friday, May 9, at 5:00 p.m. to honor Bryan Mussard and the 抖阴视频黄片 classes of 1975 and 2000. The cost to attend is $10. To RSVP, please call 406-683-7303 or visit聽.
Legacy Plaza Ceremony
An additional ceremony honoring the 2025 Graduating Class will be held on Friday, May 9, at 3:30 p.m. on the campus鈥檚 Legacy Plaza. This celebration is part of a special tradition at 抖阴视频黄片 held at the end of each academic year on the eve of the Commencement Ceremony that celebrates and honors the graduates for the completion of their degrees and the legacy that they will leave at UMW.
Bulldog Breakfast
The annual Bulldog Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 7:00鈥�9:30 a.m. in UMW鈥檚 Dining Hall for all Commencement guests. Reservations are requested by Thursday, May 8, 2025, at聽umwestern.edu/commencement-breakfast-reservation, but are not required to attend.
Breakfast will include waffles, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, biscuits and gravy, sweet rolls, muffins, coffee cake, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, granola, chilled juice, coffee, and assorted teas. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 2鈥�10. Payment will be accepted by Dining Services via Bulldog Bucks or credit/debit card.
Commencement Day Logistics
Graduate Check-In
Graduates and degree candidates must arrive at the South Entrance of Bulldog Stadium by 9:00 a.m. dressed in full regalia. The Processional will begin at 9:50 a.m.
Seating
Commencement will be held in Bulldog Stadium and is open to all, no tickets are required. Gates open at 9:00 a.m., and seating is available on the field, in the bleachers, and on the berms on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that seating and parking cannot be reserved. Guests should enter through the main ticket booth entrance.
Beier Auditorium Livestream Viewing
A live stream of the ceremony will also be available in Beier Auditorium. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and seating is first come, first served. Guests will be asked to exit the auditorium once the ceremony ends.
Online Livestream
For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the Commencement Ceremony will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at聽umwestern.edu/commencement-live-stream.
For more information, please contact the 抖阴视频黄片 Registrar鈥檚 Office by calling 406-683-7371 or visit聽.听
