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The week in photos: Spring 2026 commencement

| Author: Aaron Mills | Media Contact: Aaron Mills

Some of the top photos from Central Michigan University's spring 2026 commencement ceremonies as captured by University Marketing & Communications. 

For more spring commencement coverage, check out the following CMU News stories:

A blurred photo taken at a slow shutter speed of CMU graduates making their way to the stage
2,468 students graduated during CMU's spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. Photo by Mark Hoover.
A group of female students pose for a photo in the crowd during commencement
Of the nearly 2,500 graduates, 1,393 received their bachelor's degree. Photo by Maddison Hill.
A blonde female graduate smiles at the crowd while holding her diploma
A graduate smiles at family members in the crowd after receiving her degree. Photo by Adam Sparkes.
Student Aaron Moore waves and smiles after receiving his diploma
A graduate of the College of the Arts and Media waves while on stage. Photo by Maddison Hill.
A doctoral graduate holds her diploma on stage at commencement
102 graduates received doctoral degrees from the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU. Photo by Alivia Cranick.
A CMU athlete in graduation attire smiles for the camera on his way to getting his diploma
86 CMU athletes were among the graduates earning degrees, 42 of whom graduated with honors. Photo by Alivia Cranick.
A CMU Online graduate smiles and waves to the crowd while holding her diploma
765 students received a master’s or specialist degrees during CMU's commencement celebrations. Photo by Alivia Cranick.
Graduates pose for a group photo in front of a step-and-repeat banner inside the SAC
Graduates pose for a group photo inside the Student Activity Center. Photo by Adam Sparkes.
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