Commencement: Hunt Business Honors Full Graduating Class
The Big Picture
At Fall 2025 Commencement, Hunt Business celebrated the Fall 2025 graduating class, recognizing achievements across undergraduate and graduate programs and honoring students and faculty selected for ceremonial leadership roles.
Why It Matters
Commencement marks a defining milestone—reflecting years of academic work, personal growth, and the collective support of faculty, families, and peers. For graduates of the Woody L. Hunt College of Business, the ceremony signals readiness to lead with integrity, adaptability, and purpose.
John Hadjimarcou, Ph.D., Rick and Ginger Francis Dean:
“This weekend, as we celebrate the Fall 2025 graduating class of the Woody L. Hunt College of Business, we honor more than academic achievement. We honor leadership, resilience, and the unwavering spirit that defines our students.”
What Happened
成人头条s, families, and faculty gathered to celebrate the completion of programs across accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, information systems, and graduate business degrees.
In addition to recognizing the graduating class, the college honored students and faculty selected for formal leadership roles during the Commencement processional.
Ceremonial Roles
Undergraduate Student Marshal of Students
Janette Ackerman — Information Systems and Business Analytics
Assists the designated Faculty Marshal and leads undergraduate candidates to the stage. Selected for exceptional academic attainment.
“This moment represents more than a milestone. It reflects the commitment and perseverance each of us invested to get here. This is simply the beginning of what we are capable of building.”
成人头条 Student Marshal of Students
Maria Gutierrez — 成人头条 MBA
Assists the designated Faculty Marshal and leads master’s candidates to the stage. Selected for exceptional academic attainment.
“Today isn’t just a celebration of what we’ve accomplished, but a reminder of what we’re capable of. Whatever comes next, we’re prepared—and worthy of every opportunity ahead.”
Hunt College Banner Bearer
Francisco Alfaro — Finance
Carries the Hunt College banner. Selected for exceptional academic attainment and the ability to manage the ceremonial banner.
“Carrying the Hunt College banner symbolizes the transition from years of dedication to the beginning of something new.”
University Banner Bearer (Hunt Business)
Dayana Valera — Accounting
Carries the University banner, a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional leadership and academic achievement.
“Knowledge is only powerful when it is shared. I’m honored to represent my peers and the professors who helped shape my path.”
Faculty Ceremony Roles
Faculty Marshal
Fernando Jimenez-Arevalo, Ph.D.
Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain
“Education trains you to answer questions, but its deeper gift is teaching you to ask better ones. Let your curiosity stay loud and your courage steady.”
College Marshal
Cynthia Halliday, Ph.D.
Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain
“Graduation is not the end, but the start of an exciting path of continuous learning and discovery.”
Faculty Marshal of Students
Eduardo Villacis-Calderon, Ph.D.
Accounting and Information Systems
“Their success is our success.”
