Commencement

Commencement 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025
10:00 a.m.
David J. Prior Convocation Center

Commencement Speaker

Governor Youngkin has a distinguished background in both business and public service. Born in Richmond and raised in Virginia Beach, he holds undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering and managerial studies from Rice University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Prior to being inaugurated as governor in January 2022, Youngkin worked at the Carlyle Group for 25 years, serving as co-CEO.