COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
JUNE 16, 2025
Processional
Welcome and Opening Address
Dean Lisa D. Ordóñez, Ph.D.
Stanley and Pauline Foster Endowed Chair
Keynote Address
Jimmy Anklesaria
Founder & Chairman, Anklesaria Group
Student Commencement Address
Bindu Priyanka Achalla
Full-Time Master of Science in Business Analytics, Class of 2025
Rady Founders’ Medal Presentation
Charles and Renée Brandes
Alumni Address
Mimi Kotter, MBA ‘19
President, Rady Alumni Board
Degree Conferral
Dean Lisa D. Ordóñez, Ph.D.
Stanley and Pauline Foster Endowed Chair
Reading of PhD Names
Craig McKenzie
Associate Dean of Faculty
Reading of Master of Business Administration Names
Jon Masciana
Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs
Reading of Master of Finance Names
Jun Liu
Professor of Finance
Reading of Master of Professional Accountancy Names
Zhe Zhang
Assistant Professor of Innovation, Technology and Operations
Reading of Master of Science in Business Analytics Names
Ion Nemteanu
Executive Director, Master of Science in Business Analytics Programs
Concluding Remarks
Dean Lisa D. Ordóñez, Ph.D.
Stanley and Pauline Foster Endowed Chair
Recessional
Please remain seated until the platform party and students have left.
Reception to follow in the Rady Courtyard
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025!