Baylor University Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduation with Four Ceremonies Baylor University marked the culmination of academic achievement for the Class of 2026 with four commencement ceremonies held over two days, May 15-16, 2026, in Waco, Texas. The event, attended by over 3,000 graduates, underscored the university’s commitment to honoring its diverse academic community through distinct celebrations tailored to each division. The ceremonies took place across multiple locations, reflecting Baylor’s long-standing tradition of recognizing individual academic paths while fostering a shared sense of pride among graduates. The first two ceremonies occurred on Friday, May 15, with sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The morning ceremony honored graduates from the Honors College, School of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, and the Graduate School. The afternoon session celebrated students from the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, School of Music, Moody School of Education, and additional graduate programs. Saturday, May 16, continued the celebrations with two more ceremonies at the same times, featuring the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, continuing College of Arts and Sciences graduates, and the Graduate School in the morning, followed by the Hankamer School of Business and final graduate degree conferrals in the afternoon. Each ceremony followed a formal structure, including academic processions, degree presentations, and remarks from President Linda A. Livingstone, the university’s 15th president. The events were steeped in tradition, drawing on Baylor’s 172-year history since its founding in 1845.#class_of_2026 #baylor_university #linda_a_livingstone #waco_texas #ferrell_center
