Every Challenge, An Opportunity
Bauer College Celebrates Spring 2025 Grads During Two Commencement Ceremonies
Students, families, staff, friends and faculty converged on the Fertitta Center ahead of Mother’s Day weekend to celebrate the newest alumni of the C. T. Bauer College of Business.
The graduating class includes 1,242 bachelor’s candidates, 295 master’s candidates and eight doctoral candidates.
At each ceremony, newly appointed Dean Xianjun Geng spoke to the audience, reveling in the opportunity to do what he described as the best part of his job just nine days into his tenure.
“Although change naturally brings some uneasiness,” Dean Geng stated, “I offer you this advice: every challenge is an opportunity. Today is the time to celebrate your accomplishments, and also a time to reflect on the future, which is yours to make.”
Once the hoods were donned, hands shaken, tassels turned, and the alma mater played, students filed out of the arena to celebrate with friends and family and began gearing up to take on their next challenges as proud Bauer College alumni.
"Every challenge is an opportunity"
- Dean Xianjun Geng
Xianjun Geng
Dean and Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Chair
“Stay open minded, stay curious and make a difference...As you pursue this lifelong learning, know that your Bauer family is always here for you. We want to hear your big ideas, we love to cheer for your future accomplishments, and we are always a source to support you. Your success is Bauer’s success.”
Diane Z. Chase
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Houston
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UH System
“To quote the namesake of this outstanding college: ‘People are the product.’ As I look out at the sea of caps and gowns, I could not agree more. All of you are products of the rigorous curriculum and the nationally ranked programs offered by this great college.”
Jack B. Moore
Member, UH System Board of Regents
“Graduates, your hard work, sacrifice and dedication have paid off. You get to walk across the stage and claim your hard-earned degree. Your degree represents hard work, determination, intelligence and your commitment to accomplish goals. It is a testament to your ability to meet challenges head on and succeed.”
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