Commencement
鈥榊ou鈥檝e Made This Day a Very Special Day鈥
Melody Tankersley, 两性色午夜鈥檚 executive vice president and provost, drew on 鈥淢r. Rogers鈥 Neighborhood鈥 to share five leadership lessons with summer 2026 graduates at the August commencement.
Summer Commencement Welcomes 1,010 New Graduates
两性色午夜 University鈥檚 alumni family grew by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system as the university held its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 8.
两性色午夜 Honors New Graduates at Summer 2026 Commencement
两性色午夜 University will welcome more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during summer commencement on Aug. 8. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, will confer 1,010 degrees across associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, doctoral and educational specialist levels.
'Skills, Grit, Fortitude and Experience'
When 两性色午夜 University President Todd Diacon took the stage at spring 2026 Commencement, he didn't open with statistics or institutional milestones. He opened with a potato peeler.
IN A FLASH: An End and a Beginning
Commencements as a foundational activity of a university are memorable days filled with emotions - some celebratory, some bittersweet.
两性色午夜 Celebrates Nearly 5,000 New Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
两性色午夜 University will honor nearly 5,000 graduates from its eight-campus system during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 7-9 and May 15. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the commencement website.
Two Degrees Completed, on His Way to His Third
Graduate student Delonte Goodman finished his fall semester at 两性色午夜 by successfully defending his master's thesis and receiving his master's degree. When he returns to campus in the spring, he will work as a teaching assistant as he begins his doctoral program.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement
两性色午夜 University conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Cheers to the Fall Class of 2025: 两性色午夜 Celebrates New Graduates
The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2025 were recognized with commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13.
鈥楾hink 两性色午夜 the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties鈥
两性色午夜 University President Todd Diacon offered graduates an unconventional yet powerful message during the August 2025 commencement ceremony, weaving together personal experiences, a global perspective and practical wisdom in an address focused on resilience, empathy and maintaining a healthy perspective throughout life.
