NSU Sharks Commence Commencement Season

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush addresses the commencement crowd.

Commencement season got underway at Nova Southeastern University on Monday, May 5, with a graduation ceremony for the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center. The graduates were among some 6,000 who will have their degrees conferred this year from NSU’s 14 colleges.

Keynote speaker, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, told the Class of 2025 to dream big and stay determined.

“Remember it’s doing the little things with persistence that will make the difference,” he said.

In front of a packed house, graduates walked the stage and turned their tassels at the Rick Case Arena. For some, it was the first time participating in commencement traditions.

“I graduated high school in 2020, so I haven’t had an actual graduation… due to the pandemic,” said graduate Marlon Matute. “This will be the first time getting to walk.”

Delivering his inaugural commencement address, NSU President Harry K. Moon recounted how the Class of ’25 adapted to distance learning and isolation during the pandemic and resiliently returned to the classroom setting for in-person education.

“Not only did you come [back to campus], you thrived,” he said.

Moon will participate in multiple graduation ceremonies running through August 2025. The commencement website provides more information.