Photos: University of Nebraska sends off the Class of 2026's graduates
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln once again honored its largest-ever graduating class during graduate and undergraduate ceremonies for the Class of 2026 Friday and Saturday. UNL conferred 3,885 degrees to 3,762 graduates from 45 states plus the District of Columbia, and 61 countries.
College of Journalism and Mass Communications student Evan Dondlinger waits in line before the procession during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Organist Johnathan Ross plays “Pomp and Circumstance”as the grads file into the seats during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts student Sophia Dominguez performs the national anthem during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Interim Chancellor Katherine Ankerson speaks to grads and guests during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Journal Star reporter Livia Ziskey, a Chancellor’s Scholar graduate, leaves the stage with her diploma during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Family and friends of a new graduate applaud during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
A graduate walks the red carpet over projected Nebraska logos during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
A graduate casts a shadow as she leaves the stage with a diploma during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
A recent graduate waves on her way out of the arena during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
A student sports a themed cap during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
A graduate waves to her guests in the stands from her seat during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Interim Chancellor Katherine Ankerson speaks during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Military and naval commissions candidates take the ROTC Oath during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Commencement speaker Demoine Adams speaks during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Dual-degree student Lauren Renee Martin shows off her diplomas to the arena cameras as she leaves the stage during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
A graduate applauds during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
A graduate reacts to a speaker during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
College of Education and Human Sciences student Rebecca Barnell records herself as she turns her tassel during the UNL commencement ceremony for undergraduate students from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The university once again honored its largest-ever graduating class, conferring 3,885 degrees to 3,762 graduates from 45 states plus the District of Columbia, and 61 countries.
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