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Bucknell graduates toss their caps in the air after Commencement

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Bucknell's 176th Commencement Ceremony, celebrating the Class of 2026, took place May 17, 2026. 

Keep scrolling to relive the memories in photos, videos, stories and more, and check back through May 22 for more photos and the full ceremony livestream video. Congratulations, graduates! 

Bucknell's 177th Commencement will be celebrated on May 16, 2027.

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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.

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Commencement 2026 Highlights

Full Ceremony Rebroadcast

Watch the entire Commencement Ceremony livestream.

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.

 

 

Parents, make a gift to Bucknell in honor of your graduate!

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Commencement printables

Blue, orange, and white collage of Commencement 2025 printable items: a yard sign, a pendant, a drink wrapper, buffet sign and food topper

Show off your Bucknell spirit

Congratulations Class of 2026!

Commencement 2026 Printables are here! Add some orange and blue to your event! Print out your very own Class of 2026 Commencement yard signs, pennants, buffet signs, drink wrappers and food toppers!

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