Spring 2026 Undergraduate Commencement | Session II | FULL EVENT | Augusta University

Augusta University’s Spring 2026 Commencement was held on Friday, May, 8 at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center in Augusta, GA. The second undergraduate ceremony was held at 2 p.m. and featured graduates from the College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Education and Human Development, College of Nursing, Dental College of Georgia (dental hygiene students) and Hull College of Business. Congratulations, Class of 2026! #AUGGRAD Learn more about the program: www.augusta.edu/graduation/commencement/ 03:27 Prelude – Summerville Brass Quintet 04:49 Convening of Commencement – President Russell T. Keen 08:57 Presentation of the Colors – Augusta University Jaguar Battalion 10:10 National Anthem – Mr. Brandon Stewart 11:51Invocation – Chaplain Henry Holt 15:12 Student Speaker – Mr. Alex Gonzalo 20:50 Alumni Welcome – Ms. Amy Richardson 23:31 Keynote Address – Brigadier General Jacob Middleton 32:42 Honors Graduate Recognition – Vice Provost Zach Kelehear 33:50 ROTC Oath of Office – 2nd Lt. Peter Christine 35:54 College of Allied Health Sciences – Dean Lester Pretlow 42:10 College of Education and Human Development – Dean Judi Wilson 50:54 College of Nursing – Dean Beth NeSmith 1:03:21 Dental College of Georgia – Vice Dean Kevin Frazier 1:07:10 Hull College of Business – Interim Dean Teresa Waters 1:17:02 Degree Conferral and Tassel Turn – President Russell T. Keen 1:23:40 Alma Mater – Mr. Brandon Stewart 1:25:21 Recessional – Summerville Brass Quintet 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an update from Augusta University! Hit the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we upload new videos. 🐆 About Augusta University: As one of Georgia’s four public research institutions, Augusta University offers customizable, accessible education on campuses in Augusta and across the state. Augusta University aims not only to be different, but also to make a difference — to reimagine and recreate the future of art, technology, education and health care. Home to Georgia’s only public academic medical center and designated by the state as a health sciences center of excellence, Augusta University is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and more equitable Georgia. 🌐 Visit our website: Explore more about the university and discover the vast range of academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities and student resources available at Augusta University. Visit www.augusta.edu for more information. 📱 Connect with us on social media: Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and achievements by following us on social media: Facebook:   / aug_university   Instagram:   / aug_university   X:   / aug_university   LinkedIn:   / augusta-university