Convocation
Friday, April 24, 2026
Graduates please arrive at 9:50 A.M. — Processional begins at 10:55 A.M. — Ceremony begins at 11:00 A.M.
Convocation program:
University Representative: Brian Radford Information Technology Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Welcome: Laura Padilla-Walker Dean
Invocation: Anna Lemke School of Family Life Valedictorian
Remarks: Laura Padilla-Walker Dean
Student Address: Alexandra Williams Sociology Valedictorian
Student Address: Erik Palmer History Valedictorian
Presentation of Graduates
Benediction: Ethan Harris Geography Valedictorian
Prelude, Processional, and Recessional Music: Sheri Peterson Adjunct Faculty, Organ and Keyboard Performance
Presentation of Diplomas will be in the following order:
Doctoral Degrees
School of Family Life
Psychology
Master's Degrees
Anthropology
School of Family Life
Psychology
School of Social Work
Sociology
Baccalaureate Degrees
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
School of Family Life
History
Political Science
Sociology
Psychology