Saint Louis University recognized more than 1,800 graduates during the 2025 Spring Commencement on May 17 at Chaifetz Arena. SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., delivered the event's commencement address.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

After 11 years, Dr. Fred P. Pestello will step down from the SLU presidency on June 30, 2025. Hear from members of the community as they share their gratitude for and memories with President Fred Pestello and Dr. Fran Pestello.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Saint Louis University celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its annual spring Commencement ceremony. Watch today's celebration as it's streamed live from Chaifetz Arena.

Today, Saint Louis University celebrates graduates from the School of Medicine Graduate Programs. Join us as we stream the 2025 pre-commencement ceremony live from Saint Francis Xavier College Church.

Join Saint Louis University in celebrating the graduates of the School of Medicine. View today's precommencement celebration live as it's streamed from Chaifetz Arena.

Today, Saint Louis University celebrates graduates from the School of Social Work. Join us as we stream the 2025 pre-commencement ceremony live from St. Francis Xavier College Church.

Join Saint Louis University in celebrating the graduates of the Doisy College of Health Sciences. View today's precommencement celebration live as it's streamed from Chaifetz Arena.

Join Saint Louis University in celebrating the graduates of the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business. View today's precommencement celebration live as it's streamed from Chaifetz Arena.

Join Saint Louis University in celebrating the graduates of the School of Science and Engineering. View today's precommencement celebration live as it's streamed from Chaifetz Arena.

Join us as we celebrate the 2025 Saint Louis University Baccalaureate Mass. Fr. David Suwalsky, S.J., Vice President for Mission and Identity, is our presider, and Fr. Thomas Flowers, S.J., Associate Professor, College of Philosophy and Letters, will deliver the homily as we mark this joyful occasion.To follow along, please see the worship aid here: https://tinyurl.com/SLUBaccMass25All music in this program used with permission of the following publishers. Copyright © by composer and ONELICENSE, Inc. Chicago. Reprinted and streamed under license no. A-724039. All rights reserved. Christian Copyright Licensing, Inc. (CCLI), Portland, Oregon 97230. Reprinted under license #2013202. Streamed under license #20637863. Rehearsal license #20637856. All rights reserved.