Inaugural Summer Commencement
Ushers in New Horizons
By Jennifer Howe
UNC Charlotte is holding its inaugural Summer Commencement for 2025 graduates, Saturday, Aug, 9., where more than 1,000 degrees and certificates — at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels will be conferred. Congratulations to our newest graduates who will apply lessons learned, knowledge gained and leadership skills acquired during their time at Charlotte to the next chapter of their lives.
Congratulations to the class of 2025!
Here are just a few of their stories:
Ean Bass
B.A. Chemistry
Bass, son of a race car engineer, earns degrees for the science side of motorsports.
Abby Gordon
B.S. Business Administration
Gordon graduates with confidence, connections and knowledge fostered through work and school.
Niya Kerr
B.A. Dance
Following her former teacher's footsteps, Kerr completes her dance degree and is teaching future generations.
Anna Shimota
B.S. Exercise Science
Shimota turns exercise science into a stepping stone for her next move.
Davey Sides
M.S. Construction and Facilities Engineering
Sides discovers his future in engineering with support from faculty and his grandmother.
Yash Tadimalla
Ph.D. Software Information Systems, Sociology
Tadimalla tackles AI’s biggest questions through an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.
Skylar Tirotta
B.A. Anthropology
Tirotta sets an example for her son by earning her bachelor's degree.
Thai Ray Williams
Ph.D. Special Education
Williams, a 32-year classroom teacher, begins a new chapter after earning a Ph.D. in special education.