Photos: FSU celebrates fall graduates with messages of resilience and mentorship

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Florida State University President Richard McCullough speaks to graduates during the fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President Jim Clark addresses graduates during the fall 2025 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography)
A Florida State University graduate smiles during one of the fall commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President Jim Clark speaks during fall commencement Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A living embodiment of that spirit was graduate Christopher Marley. A former Marine Corps corporal and ICU nurse who served during the COVID-19 pandemic, Marley suffered a major stroke in 2021. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Caitlin Ecuye is pursing her doctorate in Vocal Performance and performed the National Anthem. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Rep. Lawrence McClure, member of the Florida House of Representatives, speaks to graduates during fall commencement at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Mark Zeigler, teaching professor in the School of Communication celebrates with graduates during fall commencement Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Florida State University President Richard McCullough congratulates a graduate during the fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Graduates cross the stage to receive their diplomas during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Florida State University President Richard McCullough congratulates a graduate during fall commencement on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A Florida State University graduate smiles during one of the fall commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Student Body President and FSU Trustee Carson Dale, delivers remarks at fall commencement Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
J. Leonard Hamilton, retired head men’s basketball coach at Florida State University, addresses graduates during fall commencement at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Stephen McDowell, assistant provost and interim dean of The Graduate School, confers graduate degrees during fall commencement on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
DeOnte Brown, dean of the Division of Undergraduate Studies, delivers remarks at the fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Florida State University President Richard McCullough and FSU First Lady Dr. Jai Vartikar walk into fall commencement Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
J. Leonard Hamilton, retired head men’s basketball coach at Florida State University, and Florida State University President Richard McCullough share a handshake during fall commencement at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
Florida State University graduates turn their tassels during one of the fall commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate walks across the stage during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate celebrates during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)
A graduate celebrates during Florida State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (Bill Lax/ Florida State University)