The University of Southern Indiana will host two Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, December 13 in Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles.
The 10 a.m. Commencement Ceremony will recognize graduates from the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions; Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; and School of Graduate Studies. The 1 p.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from the College of Liberal Arts; Romain College of Business; and School of Graduate Studies.
Tickets will not be required for guests, and a livestream of each ceremony will be available at USI.edu/watch-commencement.
Dr. Zachary Pilot, Associate Professor of Psychology and 2025 recipient of the H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award, will deliver the Commencement Address at the 10 a.m. ceremony. Pilot is recognized for his innovative, student-centered teaching practices that foster inclusive learning environments and promote academic success across diverse student populations.
Dr. Abbas Foroughi, Professor of Computer Information Systems and 2025 recipient of the USI Distinguished Professor Award, will present the Commencement Address at the 1 p.m. ceremony. Foroughi is recognized for his outstanding contributions to teaching, scholarship and service throughout his more than four decades at USI.
During Fall Commencement Ceremonies, 641 students will be eligible to receive doctoral degrees, master’s degrees, post-bachelor certificates, bachelor’s degrees and associate degrees. As part of the ceremonies, 102 students are graduating with academic honors: 13 will graduate summa cum laude, 43 magna cum laude and 46 cum laude. Of the graduates, seven are University Honors Scholars students who have successfully completed the Honors Program and will be recognized by the white honor cords worn with their regalia.
All planning to attend are strongly advised to review the Liberty Arena Prohibited Items and Security Policy. Follow the Ceremonies on social media with the hashtag #USIGrad on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
