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University of Maryland, Commencement 2026
Main Ceremony School & College Ceremonies Gifts for Graduates
Speakers & Honorees
A Special Message from President Pines Commencement Speaker Student Speaker University Medalist Message from the Alumni Association President Honorary Degree - Johnny Holliday Honorary Degree - Courtney Clark Pastrick
Main Ceremony School & College Ceremonies Gifts for Graduates

Speakers & Honorees

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Main Ceremony

Speakers & Honorees

President Darryll J. Pines celebrating commencement and tossing confetti

A Special Message from President Pines

Darryll J. Pines, President, University of Maryland

Jeanette Epps

Commencement Speaker

NASA astronaut, Dr. Jeanette Epps, spoke at the 2026 main commencement ceremony. 

Dr. Jeanette Epps

Headshot of Courtney Clark Pastrick

Honorary Degree Recipient

Courtney Clark Pastrick

Image of Johnny Holliday in the XFINITY Center

Honorary Degree Recipient

Johnny Holliday

Jason Laucel, 2026 Student Commencement Speaker

Student Speaker

Jason Laucel ’26

Noora Ghahremani ’26, University Medalist

University Medalist

Noora Ghahremani ’26

Bert Williams '96 Headshot

Alumni Association President

The University of Maryland Alumni Association President Bert Williams ’96's message to the graduating class of 2026.

Bert Williams ’96

Class of 2026 Senior Marshal group photo

Eighty six graduating University of Maryland students have been named 2026 senior marshals in recognition of their outstanding scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement and personal growth.

Senior Marshals