The University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) will celebrate the Class of 2025 at its annual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 22, at 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Incheon Global Campus Auditorium in Incheon, South Korea, and will honor the academic achievement and global engagement of this year’s graduating students.
A total of 171 students will be recognized, including those who completed their studies at the Salt Lake City campus. This year’s graduating cohort represents eight nationalities: Canada, Guatemala, Guinea, Mongolia, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States.
The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Mitzi M. Montoya, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Student speakers Anastasia Kornyukhina and Hyebin Yu share reflections on their experiences at the Asia Campus. Opening remarks will be delivered by Greg Hill, Ph.D., chief administrative officer and dean of faculty.
Special guests delivering congratulatory remarks include:
- Kathi Garff, board chair, Ken Garff Automotive Group
- Yong Kiel Sung, president, University of Utah Korean Alumni Association (UUKAA)
- Jai Lee, senior vice President, UUKAA
Ceremony highlights
- Student Council swearing-in
- Recognition awards (Staff, Faculty, Club, and Student Leadership)
- Official conferral of degrees
- Traditional Block U group photo
Students who wish to participate by walking in the ceremony must complete and submit a registration form in advance.
*Learn more: Commencement – U Asia Campus.
*Watch live: Streaming will be available on the U Asia Campus official YouTube channel.