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PULASKI, Tenn. — The ӰԺ will celebrate the Class of 2026 during commencement exercises scheduled for Saturday, May 2, on the Campus Green.
A total of 234 students are expected to receive degrees, representing a wide range of academic programs across the university.
The Class of 2026 highlights the variety of ӰԺ’s academic offerings, with more than 150 students earning Bachelor of Science degrees across disciplines including elementary education, behavioral sciences, biology and kinesiology. The university will also award graduate-level degrees, including 20 Master of Business Administration degrees and seven Master of Science degrees.
Of the graduating class, 58 students are from Giles County, underscoring the university’s continued role in serving southern Middle Tennessee and preparing graduates for careers in the region.
For student body president Kaitlyn Leigh Scroggins, commencement marks both a personal milestone and an opportunity to represent her classmates.
“It is an honor to speak as the student voice at commencement, and it has been an honor to be the student voice this semester,” Scroggins said. “My time at ӰԺ has been rewarding. I have thoroughly enjoyed my four years at this university, and every student holds a special place in my heart. I can’t wait to stand with everyone one last time as we finish strong together.”
Scroggins, a biology major from Ardmore, Tennessee, plans to apply to veterinary school after a gap year.
Commencement will begin at 10 a.m. and is open to family members, friends and the community. It will include traditional elements such as the academic procession, invocation and musical performances, along with remarks from university leadership and student representatives. The full program is available on the commencement webpage.
In the event of inclement weather, commencement will relocate inside the Curry Athletic Center and take place in two separate ceremonies at 10 AM and 1 PM. The ceremony will be available via