Spring 2026 Undergraduate Commencement | Session I | 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 first undergraduate ceremony was held at 10 a.m. and featured graduates from the College of Science and Mathematics, Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and School of Computer and Cyber Sciences. Congratulations, Class of 2026! #AUGGRAD Learn more about the program: www.augusta.edu/graduation/commencement/ 03:28 Prelude – Summerville Brass Quintet 05:32 Convening of Commencement – President Russell T. Keen 08:03 Presentation of the Colors – Augusta University Jaguar Battalion 09:02 National Anthem – Ms. Xea-Jane Maddox 10:44 Invocation – Chaplain Henry Holt 14:38 Student Speaker – Mr. Emmanuel Faminu 21:22 Alumni Welcome – Ms. Amy Richardson 24:23 Keynote Address – Brigadier General Jacob Middleton 33:42 Honors Graduate Recognition – Vice Provost Zach Kelehear 34:53 ROTC Oath of Office – 2nd Lt. Aiden Ruby 36:49 College of Science and Mathematics – Dean John Sutherland 48:01 Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences – Dean Kim Davies 1:02:48 School of Computer and Cyber Sciences – Dean Alexander Schwarzmann 1:11:16 Degree Conferral and Tassel Turn – President Russell T. Keen 1:17:30 Alma Mater – Ms. Xea-Jane Maddox 1:19:11 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