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2024 Commencement

Class of 2024

The 2024 Commencement was held Thursday, May 2, at 3:30 pm at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. A total of 376 students received degrees, the largest graduating class in Ringling College history.

The ceremony was held at a new location this year: Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Florida.

The keynote speaker was Michael Bonner, Disruptive Innovator and Entrepreneur.

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Graduate Spotlight

Learn about some of our 2024 graduates:

  Matthew Peterson,   Amanda Harris, and   Sandra Lee and Tako Pharsenadze.

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Commencement 2024
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Commencement 2022
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Michael Bonner, innovator and entrepreneur, was an inspirational speaker as he addressed the Class of 2024 about expecting opposition, embracing audacity, and daring to be creative.Play Video

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Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.Play Video

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Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
2024 Student Commencement Speaker Celi Mitidieri, Film, high-fives with Michael Bonner, creative innovator and entrepreneur, who was the College’s 2024 featured Commencement Speaker.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
. Ringling College of Art and Design’s Commencement Platform Party (from R to L): Ashley Burt, Director of Institutional Technology and Chief Academic Technology Officer; Jeff Schwartz, Associate VP for Academic Affairs and Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Dr. Jason Good, VP for Enrollment Management and Marketing; Dr. Tammy Walsh, VP for Student Life and Dean of Students; Dr. Larry Thompson, President; Dr. Joel Morganroth, Chair of the Ringling College Board of Trustees; Celi Mitidieri, Student Commencement Speaker; Dr. Tracy Wagner, Executive Vice President; Jennifer Price, VP for Finance and Administration; Sara Curtis Robinson, VP for Advancement; Dr. Tiffany Holmes, VP for Academic Affairs; Amanda Shurtleff, Registrar; and Michal Bonner, 2024 Commencement Speaker.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Dr. Tiffany G. Holmes, vice president for Academic Affairs, greeted and congratulated each graduate as they walked across the stage to accept their diploma.
Ringling College President Dr. Larry. R. Thompson congratulated graduates as they accepted their diplomas and walked across the stage.
Celi Mitidieri, Film graduate, addresses the Class of 2024 as the student speaker.
Kia Dixon, Business of Art and Design graduate, led the audience in the National Anthem as the Commencement Vocalist.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
Ringling College’s 2024 Commencement was held at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL on May 2. The largest graduating class in the College’s history, students earned diplomas in the College’s 13 creative degree programs.
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