Students, faculty and family filled the Martin Hall auditorium for the Fall 2025 Robing Ceremony. A 98-year tradition, the Robing Ceremony honors graduating seniors as they are hooded or robed by faculty of their choice.
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Faculty march single-filed into Martin Hall to begin the Fall 2025 Robing Ceremony.
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Graduating students line up outside of the Martin Hall in preparation for the Robing Ceremony.
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Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Christopher Ohan smiles alongside Library Services and Assessment Manager Amber Sulich outside of Martin Hall following the end of the ceremony.
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The Robing Ceremony was held in the Martin Hall Fine Arts Auditorium from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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The Fine Arts Auditorium audience consists of graduating students, their faculty, family and friends.
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University President Dr. Emily Messer delivers the opening address to begin the Robing Ceremony.
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Vocal performance major Patricio Izaguirre is awarded the Guardian of the Golden Shear award to honor his campus commitment and involvement.
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Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and professor of chemistry, is awarded the Guardian of the Golden Shears award for his campus contribution.
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Chair of the Theatre Department Joe “Pro Joe” Brown acts as emcee of the Robing Ceremony.
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Jill Gerloff robes alumnus Ashton Mitchell, a former Rams football player, at the 2025 Robing and Hooding Ceremony. During the ceremony, students receive their graduation robes from faculty who they have personally selected for their influence during their college journey.
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The university cross and mace sit on the edge of the Fine Arts auditorium stage.
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Graduation senior mass communication major Carla Salazar embraces Dr. Kay Colley, chair of the mass communication department.
The Texas Wesleyan University Fall 2025 commencement ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. at the MacGorman Chapel on the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus.










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