Ringling College Commencement 2025

Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony

The 2025 Commencement ceremony took place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Florida.

The keynote speaker was Bret Iwan, an illustrator, designer, and voice actor, who was also the fourth official voice of Mickey Mouse.

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Learn about some 2025 graduating seniors:

Diane Lee, Shreya Kadukar, Hayley Kirk and Edward Murphy.

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FIELD1	FIELD2	INFO
CAREER INSIGHT 2025 - TABLE HOSTS
1:00pm to 4:00pm in the Library
Blue designates Ringling Alumni at the Table
Company	Description/Title	Name(s), Website
22squared	VP, Creative Director - JR began his career working out of the BBDO offices, in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, building campaigns for Visa, Pioneer Electronics, Mitsubishi, and California Lottery. His creative talents added to long-running campaigns like QSR Jack in the Box and Red Bull. His work has been recognized by D&AD, the London International Awards, the Emmys, and the Effies. At 22squared, he mentors junior creatives and serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Council.	Jason "JR" Roberts Jason Roberts Work, 22squared
AAF Suncoast	President of AAF Suncoast	Selina Bostic AAF Suncoast
Arsenal Entertainment Group	Over 25 years of experience in the creative and entertainment industry. A graphic designer and entrepreneur with expertise in corporate branding, digital design, and print media. Former Senior Designer with the CIA, working with clients like U.S. Space Force, Walt Disney World, and Universal Studios Orlando.	Tim Oliver Arsenal Entertainment Group
BUCK	Senior Designer, Children’s book illustrator, Editorial illustrator	Jamiel Law BUCK
Centripetale Product Design	Principal	Miguel E. Elasmar Centripetale Product Design
Cirkul	Design Manager	Barry Klipp Cirkul
Creative Education Foundation	Fun Maker, Conference Coordinator, and Logistics, Creative, Cinephile	Roseanne Avella Creative Education Foundation
Creative Expressions	On file	Leia Madden
Epic Games	Academic Advisor	Luis Cataldi Epic Games
EPSILON RETAIL MEDIA	VP, Creative	Brian Anthony Epsilon
Feld Entertainment	Director, Client Services - Creative Services	Sarah Tildsley Feld Entertainment
Friend + Johnson	Artist Representative	Simone Friend Friend + Johnson
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce	Opportunities For All Manager	Melanie Lavender Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
KeeKee's Big Adventures	Co-founder and co-creator of KeeKee’s Big Adventures, a kids and family travel entertainment brand with books, podcasts, and videos aimed at sparking curiosity and adventure.	Shannon Jones KeeKee's Big Adventures

Ringling College Commencement 2025

Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony

Diane Lee, Shreya Kadukar, Hayley Kirk and Edward Murphy.

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