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The week in photos: Spring 2026 commencement

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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