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Commencement 2026

In This Week in Photos, we look back at Commencement for the Class of 2026. Here, President Mark D. Gearan gives his valedictory address. HWS Trustees, President Mark D. Gearan, honorary degree recipients, 25th reunion marshals, faculty speakers and clergy gather in Froelich Hall of the Gearan Center. Students process by Williams Hall. Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Beth Kinne and Professor of Chemistry Justin Miller process while students applaud. Carnegie Corporation President and former leader of Oxford University Dame Louise Richardson L.H.D.'26 delivers the 2026 Commencement Address. She was presented with an honorary degree and the Elizabeth Blackwell award for her distinguished career and service to humanity. President Mark D. Gearan gathers for a photo with honorary degree recipients, including Lillian Collins L.H.D '26, Dame Louise Richardson L.H.D. '26 and Lt. General John L. Woodward Jr. ’68, L.H.D. ’26. Father Thomas P. Mull D.D. ’26 receives an honorary doctorate of divinity surrounded by the staff of the Office of Spiritual Engagement and assisted by Board Chair Joe Stein ’86 and former Director of Athletics Mike Hanna ’68, P’99. Meaghan "Maggie" Mahoney '26 delivers her senior speech: “HWS did not give us answers; it gave us something better — the ability to ask the right questions, and the courage to pursue them.” Randy Hong ’26 poses with his parents after delivering a commencement senior speech written in their honor. He said about his father: “This accomplishment — graduating college — is one that I share with him.” Family and friends watch as students receive their diplomas. Michaela Jensen '26 receives her diploma from President Mark D. Gearan. Jensen is part of the College Experience Program, which celebrated it's 20th anniversary at HWS. Damon Beaver '26 receives his diploma from President Mark D. Gearan. Beaver is the NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Player of the Year. Family members celebrate as their student walks across the graduation stage. Loreine Mungcal '26 looks out at the crowd of students and visitors gathered for commencement. Rebecca Barr ’25, MAT ’26 receives her diploma from President Mark D. Gearan. Barr is the recipient of a 2026 U.S. Student Fulbright Award to Indonesia where she will serve as an English Teaching Assistant. Holden May '26 celebrates after receiving his diploma. The Class of 2026 throws their mortarboards in the air. Malya Sayre '26 and Kahlil Fontana '26 pose for a photo after receiving their diplomas. Lea Doufekias Emanuel '26 poses with family after commencement. Nikolina Stanich '26 and Nikola Stanich '26 pose for a photo with their parents after receiving their diplomas. Professor of International Relations Kevin Dunn and Sandeep Tissaaratchy '26 pose for a photo after commencement. Kelly Howe '26 and Julia Texiera '26 stop for a photo during the processional. Hobart baseball seniors gather for a photo on the steps of Coxe Hall. The team was competing in the NCAA Division III Tournament and unable to attend the official Commencement exercises, so their achievements were celebrated a day later.

 

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