Walla Walla University will celebrate Commencement on Sunday, June 15, at 8:30 a.m. on the WWU Centennial Green. Graduation weekend will officially begin Friday, June 13, at 1 p.m. Each day promises a unique schedule full of opportunities for celebration and connection.
Presenting the commencement address “Soaring,” this year’s speaker will be Alexander Bryant, president of the North American Division and vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Driven by a deep passion for evangelism, Bryant has preached the gospel all over the world, planted several churches, and his ministry led to the baptism of thousands of souls into the family of God.
Weekend event highlights include:
Consecration, University Church
Friday, June 13, 8 p.m.
The senior class will present the evening vespers program.
Baccalaureate, University Church
Saturday, June 14, 11:45 a.m.
Tiago Arrais, WWU associate professor of biblical studies: Theology and Old Testament, will be the speaker of this event.
Commencement, Centennial Green
Sunday, June 15, 8:30 a.m.
Alexander Bryant, NAD president and GC vice president, will present the commencement address.
For a complete schedule of graduation weekend events or to watch a livestream of Commencement, visit wallawalla.edu/grad. Please review the expectations for Commencement guests by navigating to the June 15 tab of the 2025 Weekend Schedule. If you have any questions about graduation weekend, please contact the Office of the President at (509) 527-2121 or presidents.office@wallawalla.edu.
Posted May 8, 2025.
