West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 6, 2025) — On Friday, May 9, Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) will host three ceremonies to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2025.
Scheduled for 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Rubin Arena, Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation at the university’s West Palm Beach campus, the ceremonies will celebrate more than 700 graduates earning bachelor’s and graduate degrees. The day’s activities will also feature an Open House from noon. to 7 p.m. so graduates can share the occasion with fellow students, faculty, families and friends.
The 2025 Commencement Ceremony will begin with a performance from the PBA brass ensemble and will welcome PBA alumnus Emin Toro, judge, United States Tax Court, as the commencement speaker. Born in Albania, Toro received a bachelor’s degree from PBA, summa cum laude, and a Juris Doctor with highest honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He has served in numerous public offices, including as a law clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and as a law clerk to Associate Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed to the U.S. Tax Court by President Donald J. Trump in 2019.
“On behalf of the entire PBA community, congratulations to our 2025 graduates,” said PBA President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn. “This remarkable cohort is not just prepared for today’s workforce—they are the next generation of bold thinkers, creators and experts. Their journey is just starting, and we look forward to seeing them shape their workplaces, communities, and the world through bold servant leadership and Christ-centered love.”
The Class of 2025 includes more than 400 graduates earning bachelor’s degrees across various disciplines, over 200 students earning master’s degrees, and 67 candidates for doctoral degrees.
The university will also recognize Outstanding Graduates from each School (College of the Arts, Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. School of Business, School of Education and Behavioral Studies, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Catherine T. MacArthur School, School of Ministry, School of Nursing and the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy).
Ceremony details are below:
11 a.m. Commencement Ceremony for graduates from:
Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy
School of Nursing
Catherine T. MacArthur School
School of Ministry
Location: Rubin Arena, Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation
2 p.m. Commencement Ceremony for graduates from:
School of Education and Behavioral Studies
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Location: Rubin Arena, Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation
5 p.m. Commencement Ceremony for graduates from:
College of the Arts
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. School of Business
Location: Rubin Arena, Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation
For additional information about the Commencement, please visit this webpage.
###
About Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic University, founded in 1968, is a private, Christian university, offering 100 different programs and pathways, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and professional degrees. The university has two campuses in West Palm Beach, Florida—19-acres downtown and a 78-acre Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus provides facilities for training and hosting intercollegiate sports. Sailfish athletes compete in 18 NCAA Division II and Sunshine State Conference varsity sports. PBA affirms the values that have built American society, including religious liberty and the free enterprise system. The university is dedicated to the integration of biblical principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service. Learn more at www.pba.edu.
