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2024-2025
Commencement Ceremony - April 30, 2025
Logan Campus College Convocations - May 1-2, 2025
Statewide Campuses Graduation Ceremonies - April 17-26, 2025
Utah State University is a premier land- and space-grant institution committed to excellence, access, and inclusion. We empower all people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact, and we champion exceptional education, research and discovery, and community contribution.
I extend my warmest congratulations on your well-deserved accomplishment. Your graduation is an important milestone that marks a pivotal moment in your life. We share in your joy and know that the next chapters you write for your stories will be extraordinary.
Your dedication and perseverance have culminated in an achievement that is both personally and professionally transformative. The education you have earned is an enduring asset, a foundation for resilience and lifelong growth. It empowers you to navigate challenges with critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication—durable skills that will enrich your lives and contribute to your success.
As graduates of a land-grant university, you carry a special responsibility. You are stewards of knowledge, equipped to address the challenges facing our communities and our society. I challenge you to think broadly, to consider the ways in which your education can be applied to create positive change, to innovate, and to lead with integrity.
You are prepared for more than you might currently imagine. You have demonstrated wisdom in pursuing your education. And now, you are ready to apply your talents and insights in ways that will shape you personally and professionally. Build upon this foundation, embrace the opportunities before you, and never underestimate the power of your education to transform lives, including your own.
We at USU are immensely proud of your accomplishments and look forward to witnessing the remarkable contributions you will make to the world. Congratulations, Class of 2025! I am honored to celebrate this momentous occasion with all of you.
Sincerely,
Alan L. Smith, Ph.D. Interim President, Utah State University
PROCESSIONAL
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 1695
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Box Elder High School Madrigals
Conducted by Andrew Larson, Ph.D.
Abbey Summers, Camille Bowman, Jenny Gillen Garrad, Emily Davies
Jenny Gillen Garrard
Emily Davies
MUSICAL NUMBER
"The Climb”
Performed by Jarica Jamison Guitar Accompaniment by Boston Curnow
ADDRESS TO GRADUATES
Jami Cottle
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Nursing Officer, Brigham City Community Hospital
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Alan L. Smith, Ph.D. USU Interim President
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Dan Black, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, USU Brigham City Region
GREETING TO GRADUATES
Whitney Boudrero
Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, USU
RECESSIONAL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF NURSING OFFICER, BRIGHAM CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Commencement Speaker
Jami Cottle, a proud Box Elder County native, recently stepped into the role of chief executive officer at Brigham City Community Hospital (BCCH). Jami has dedicated most of her career to patient care and leadership.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Utah State University Brigham City and later completed a master’s in nursing at Western Governors University. She has also shared her expertise as an assistant professor at Weber State University, inspiring the next generation of nurses.
A devoted mother, Jami has two sons, both proud Utah State graduates. Today, she continues her leadership in Brigham City as both CEO and chief nursing officer at BCCH, bringing experience, dedication, and a deep commitment to the local community.
Emily Davies is a pre-law student, graduating with her bachelor’s in history and minors in criminal justice and political science. During her time at Utah State University, she has also worked for the Brigham City campus as the peer outreach specialist, and for the last year and a half, she has worked as a full-time admissions specialist and campus resource specialist. Emily has been actively involved in the Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) for three years—first as a student representative for the Brigham City campus and currently serving her second year as vice president over the Brigham City, Kaysville, and Tremonton campuses. Emily is truly passionate about history and governance and has a strong background in historical research, focusing on Utah’s history, governance in Western Europe, and Indigenous histories. She is particularly passionate about the Intermountain Indian School, once built on the property where the Brigham City Classroom and Student Services Building now stands. Outside of academics and work, Emily loves playing soccer, dirt biking, snowboarding, and backpacking.
Jenny Gillen Garrard is graduating with her Master of Social Work and is currently working as a therapist at Wasatch Family Therapy, where she treats adolescents, adults, and couples. She is married to Scotty G., voice of the Aggies, and is the proud mom of four very cool grown-up kids. Jenny loves going on adventurous drives, treasure hunting at thrift and antique stores, exploring cemeteries, and telling spooky stories. She also loves reading, but these days, it puts her to sleep. (That's ok, because she also loves a good nap). In her time at USU, Jenny served for two years as a USUSA representative for the Kaysville Campus.