OSU-Tulsa’s spring graduation ceremony celebrates the Class of 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
Media Contact: Aaron Campbell | OSU-Tulsa Communications Coordinator | 918-899-4960 | aaron.ross.campbell@okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa will celebrate the Class of 2025 with its graduation ceremony at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center (UMAC) on Monday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will also be streamed live on OSU-Tulsa’s YouTube channel.
“We’re proud to celebrate our graduates who, through education, are advancing their careers and enriching their communities,” said Dr. Johnny Stephens, president of OSU-Tulsa and OSU Center for Health Sciences. “What they’ve earned is more than just a credential – it gives them the confidence, perspective and leadership skills to lead Orange Country forward.”
This year marks the first OSU-Tulsa commencement ceremony to feature a special Orange Gown graduate from the OSU College of Professional Studies, which is headquartered at OSU-Tulsa. Each spring, one graduate from each of OSU’s academic colleges is selected to wear this distinguished orange regalia in recognition of their academic achievements, participation in organizations and overall dedication to their experiences at OSU.
Organizational leadership major Abby McElroy is this spring’s Orange Gown graduate. As a full-time investment manager and mother of two, McElroy’s nontraditional path to earning her degree was challenging, but she credits her family and support from OSU for helping her achieve her goal and reach Orange Gown status.
“I wanted to set a good example for my kids. Being a first-generation college student and doing it later in life shows them that anything’s possible,” she said. “I’m 40-plus years old, working full time with a full family and I can still get it done — so they can too.”
Dr. Mallory Casebolt, associate professor and Hardesty Endowed Chair in Aviation Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences, and Dr. Raj Singh, Regents Professor in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, will serve as grand marshals. Casebolt and Singh are the recipients of the 2024 OSU-Tulsa President’s Outstanding Teaching Award and the 2024 OSU-Tulsa President’s Outstanding Research Award, respectively.
The 2025 OSU-Tulsa President’s Outstanding Teaching and Research Award recipients will be announced at the ceremony. These awardees will serve as grand marshals in OSU-Tulsa’s Spring 2026 graduation ceremony.
Any student who has taken classes at OSU-Tulsa is welcome to attend the ceremony. To learn more about commencement and see frequently asked questions, go to tulsa.okstate.edu/graduation.