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May 5, 2025

Alexis Sanchez, ’25, La Salle’s 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker, found her voice by saying yes—even when life said no. Read more.

Amber Murray, ‘25, balanced full-time work, chemotherapy, and clinicals—proving that compassion and courage go hand in hand. Read more.

Nigist Legesse, ‘25, is pushing boundaries in technology while balancing academics, leadership, and work. Read more.

Be sure to tag us in your commencement photos and use #LaSalleGrad25 and #BeKnownForMore 

Commencement Weekend Kickoff Reception
Friday, May 9 from 4–5:30 p.m. in Hansen Quad
This event is free and open to all graduating students, their families, faculty, and staff.

Baccalaureate Mass
Friday, May 9 from 6–7 p.m. in La Salle Union Ballroom

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony*

Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m.–noon at McCarthy Stadium

Graduate Commencement Ceremony*
Saturday, May 10 from 4–5:30 p.m. at McCarthy Stadium

*Click here for details about inclement weather scheduling options.

More stories from the Class of 2025

Exploring new horizons across the Atlantic: La Salle University and UniLaSalle in France offered a unique exchange for Katherine Johnson, ’25, and Sam Kilpatrick, ’25.

On track after NASDAQ internship: Andres Hernandez, ’25, is off and running with his finance background.

Exploring public health nursing in the heart of Philadelphia: Itzel De Leon, ’25, took on a transformative role at the Stephen Klein Wellness Center.

Best friends fulfill their dream of studying abroad in London: Issa Jalloh, ‘25, and Kashish Patel, ‘25, embraced personal growth and cultural discovery during their time abroad.

Making a difference in Philadelphia’s Controller’s Office: Madison Griffin, ’25, worked on a tax revenue project, among other assignments.

In the field: Abby Collins, ’22, Psy.D., ’25, completed an externship at Jefferson Hospital, working with women who had perinatal mental health issues such as postpartum depression.

Feeling just ducky: Angelica May Reyta, ’25, MBA ’25, is taking a winding path to her future.

Turning every opportunity into a bottom-line win: Hammed Fofana, ‘25, is channeling ambition and experience into career capital.

If you are graduating this May, please take 3-5 minutes to fill out the First Destination Survey by clicking this link (no sign-in required) and let us know what’s next—whether it’s a full or part-time job, continuing education, military service, volunteering, or still seeking employment. If your plans change after completing the survey, you can use the same link to update your response. 

Mission and Ministry

Mass  

Monday through Thursday at 1 p.m.

Daily Mass will take place in De La Salle Chapel.

Confession
Contact Fr. Frank at berna@lasalle.edu.

Eucharistic Adoration 
Thursday from 1:30 – 4 p.m.

A prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament, sitting quietly and listening in the presence of God or Jesus or reflecting on Bible or other spiritual writings. 

Finals Week 

May 5 – May 9, 2025 

Study hard and rest up, you got this Explorers! 

Education Department Annual Awards Banquet 

Tuesday, May 6 from 5 – 8 p.m.  

Join the Education Department's annual awards banquet celebrating the undergraduate/graduate students in the Union Ballroom.

Nurse Pinning Ceremony 

Friday, May 9 from noon – 2 p.m. 

All are welcomed to the pinning ceremony in Founders’ Hall for a time-honored tradition welcoming graduating nursing students into the nursing profession.

Multicultural Recognition Awards 

Friday, May 9 from 3 – 4 p.m. in Dan Rodden 

The Multicultural and International Center invites all to attend the 28th Annual Multicultural Recognition Ceremony in the Dan Rodden Theatre where invited speakers will deliver words of encouragement and students will be given the opportunity to have a loved one or friend present participants with a stole.