US EditionAward-winning musician and composer Jon Batiste delivers commencement address and performed at SCAD
- Jon Batiste, an award-winning artist and composer, spoke and performed at SCAD's largest-ever commencement ceremonies in Savannah on May 30 and Atlanta on May 31, 2025.
- SCAD held these ceremonies to honor the 2025 graduating class of over 4,200 students from more than 40 top-ranked programs under the leadership of President and Founder Paula Wallace.
- During the two-day event, Wallace awarded honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Batiste, Meta Vice President Joshua To, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
- Batiste encouraged attendees to embrace their true selves, reminding them that staying authentic is all they need, and highlighted the occasion as the beginning of shaping their own legacy.
- The ceremonies highlighted SCAD's innovative spirit and achievements, with a 2024 report revealing that 99% of graduates either secured jobs or continued their studies within a year after finishing school, demonstrating strong prospects for their futures.
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Award-winning musician and composer Jon Batiste delivers commencement address and performed at SCAD
ATLANTA and SAVANNAH, Ga., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) was delighted to welcome award-winning artist, musician, and composer Jon Batiste at the university's commencement ceremonies in Savannah and Atlanta for the largest graduating class in SCAD history. The ceremonies were held at the Savannah Convention Center on Friday, May 30 in Savannah, and Saturday, May 31, at the Gateway Center Arena in Atla…
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