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Class of 2026
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
You rose to the challenge and are ready to take on the world. While your time at Bucknell has come to an end, you'll forever be a part of the tight-knit global community of Bucknellians.
We can't wait to see where you go next.
Becoming an Alumni
Bucknell believes your success is our success, and so we are invested in your journey.
Commencement 2026 Highlights
Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, May 17
Relive the Memories
Bucknell Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduates
Bucknell News
Read the official recap of Bucknell's 176th Commencement, celebrating the Class of 2026, featuring remarks by President John C. Bravman, Commencement Speaker Ken Freeman '72 and Student Speaker Jawaad "KJ" Benson.
Photos, videos, speeches and more coverage of Commencement can be found below, and more photos will be added in the days ahead. To rewatch the full Commencement livestream, visit facebook.com/bucknellu.
For more Commencement content, visit instagram.com/bucknellu.
Commencement Jumbotron Video
Members of the Class of 2026 reflect on their years at Bucknell in this video that played on Malesardi Quad prior to the start of Bucknell's 176th Commencement.
Pre-Commencement Events, Saturday, May 16
Meet Bucknell’s 2026 Commencement Speaker
Bucknell University's 176th Commencement
Ken Freeman '72
Ken Freeman '72 — a distinguished business executive, academic leader and the namesake of Bucknell's Freeman College of Management — will deliver the Commencement address at Bucknell University's 176th Commencement on Sunday, May 17, 2026.