Commencement Livestream
The Class of 2026 commencement livestream will begin at approximately 1:15 p.m. PT, May 17, 2026
Commencement Program 2026
Processional
“Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 in D, Trio,” Sir Edward Elgar
Introduction
James C. Bean ’77, Chair, Board of Trustees
The National Anthem
“The Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key
TBA
Welcome
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Henry T. Mudd Prize
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Student Keynote
TBA
Keynote Address
Laurie Leshin, Space Scientist and Higher Education Leader
Conferring of Degrees
Presiding
James C. Bean ’77, Chair, Board of Trustees
Presentation of Candidates
Talithia Williams, Chair of the Faculty
Reading of Candidate Names
Thyra Briggs, Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
Recognition of the Graduates
Cynthia Martinez, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Awarding of Diplomas
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Awarding of Degree of Doctor of Science and Humane Letters
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Welcome to the Alumni Association
Grace Credo ’96, President, Alumni Association
President’s Address
Harriet B. Nembhard, President
Recessional
“The Rondeau,” Jean-Joseph Mouret
The audience will remain standing, allowing the academic procession to exit the site first.
Reception
R. Michael Shanahan Center for Teaching and Learning
The Commencement Marshals
Bearer of the Mace
Talithia Williams
Trustee Marshals
Arthur T. Benjamin
Darryl Wright
Faculty Marshals
Philip Cha
Cathy McFadden
Student Affairs Marshals
Gabriela Gamiz
Chris Sundberg
Student Marshals
Maya Jenkins
McKenna McMurray