Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
University of the Arts proudly celebrates the resilient, courageous, Class of 2022, who will go on to lead the world in advancing human creativity and bettering society.
Over the past four years, you’ve inspired us with your innovative work and inventive spirit.
We can’t wait to see what you do next!
00:35 - Processional
20:26 - “Pomp & Circumstance,” performed by UArts “Z” Big Band
22:05 - Welcome to UArts’ 144th Commencement
23:37 - “America the Beautiful,” performed by UArts “Z” Big Band & Vocal Performance Graduates
26:08 - President’s Remarks
35:14 - Greetings from the Board of Trustees by Judson A. Aaron ’81
40:12 - Valedictory Speech: Jonai D. Gibson-Selix ’22
47:59 - President’s Awards
55:43 - Distinguished Teaching Awards
58:43 - “With a Little Help From My Friends,” performed by UArts Transfusion Ensemble & Vocal Performance Graduates
1:05:27 - Greetings from the Alumni Association by Geoffery Kershner ’00
1:12:29 - Silver Star Alumni Awards: Musa Brooker ’95 & Jeffery Page ’02
1:21:26 - Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
1:21:26 - Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts: Aaron Dessner
1:53:45 - Presentation of Diplomas
2:01:29 - Reading of the Names
2:44:20 - Tassel Turn
2:46:35 - Samba Band: Arrãstao do Dendê
University of the Arts proudly celebrates the resilient, courageous, Class of 2022, who will go on to lead the world in advancing human creativity and bettering society.
Over the past four years, you’ve inspired us with your innovative work and inventive spirit.
We can’t wait to see what you do next!
00:35 - Processional
20:26 - “Pomp & Circumstance,” performed by UArts “Z” Big Band
22:05 - Welcome to UArts’ 144th Commencement
23:37 - “America the Beautiful,” performed by UArts “Z” Big Band & Vocal Performance Graduates
26:08 - President’s Remarks
35:14 - Greetings from the Board of Trustees by Judson A. Aaron ’81
40:12 - Valedictory Speech: Jonai D. Gibson-Selix ’22
47:59 - President’s Awards
55:43 - Distinguished Teaching Awards
58:43 - “With a Little Help From My Friends,” performed by UArts Transfusion Ensemble & Vocal Performance Graduates
1:05:27 - Greetings from the Alumni Association by Geoffery Kershner ’00
1:12:29 - Silver Star Alumni Awards: Musa Brooker ’95 & Jeffery Page ’02
1:21:26 - Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
1:21:26 - Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts: Aaron Dessner
1:53:45 - Presentation of Diplomas
2:01:29 - Reading of the Names
2:44:20 - Tassel Turn
2:46:35 - Samba Band: Arrãstao do Dendê
