Spring 2026 Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony | FULL EVENT | Augusta University

Augusta University’s Spring 2026 Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 7 at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center in Augusta, GA. Congratulations, Class of 2026! #AUGGRAD 03:33 Prelude – Summerville Brass Quintet 06:09 Convening of Commencement – President Russell T. Keen 09:40 Presentation of the Colors – Augusta University Jaguar Battalion 10:30 National Anthem – Ms. Xea-Jane Maddox 12:29 Invocation – Chaplain Henry Holt 15:45 Student Speaker – Ms. Mahogany Davis 20:32 Alumni Welcome – Dr. Annette Rainge 24:05 Keynote Address – Dr. Christine Crawford 32:48 Welcome from The Graduate School – Dean Jennifer C. Sullivan 34:18 ROTC Oath of Office – 2nd Lt. Olivia Woodley 35:33 Presentation of Hooding – Dean Jennifer C. Sullivan 36:29 Presentation of Professional Candidates (Dental College of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia – Vice Provost Zach Kelehear, Vice Dean Kevin Frazier and Dean David Hess 40:38 The Graduate School – Dean Jennifer C. Sullivan 48:46 College of Allied Health Sciences – Dean Lester Pretlow 1:05:42 College of Education and Human Development – Dean Judi Wilson 1:32:26 College of Nursing – Dean Beth NeSmith 1:41:31 College of Science and Mathematics – Dean John Sullivan 1:43:31 Hull College of Business – Interim Dean Teresa Waters 1:45:31 Pamplin college of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences – Dean Kim Davies 1:51:47 School of Computer and Cyber Sciences – Dean Alexander Schwarzmann 1:54:42 School of Public Health – Dean Teresa Waters 2:00:15 Graduate Student Oath – Dr. Bradley Boswell 2:02:35 Degree Conferral – President Russell T. Keen 2:06:43 Alma Mater – Ms. Xea-Jane Maddox 2:08:25 Recessional – Summerville Brass Quintet Learn more about The Graduate School: https://www.augusta.edu/gradschool 🔔 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