Joy, pride, happy tears and applause filled campus this past weekend as Duquesne University celebrated 1,175 members of the Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies.

Families, faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered to celebrate graduates as they stepped forward with the professional confidence, meaningful experiences and powerful networks built through a horizon-expanding education. Each ceremony reflected the strength of a University community committed to learning together and helping students become not only successful professionals, but thoughtful leaders ready to make an impact.

Good luck and best wishes to Duquesne University’s newest alumni as they begin making their mark in communities and careers around the world. Please check out the Commencement photo gallery below.

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May 13, 2026

Moments from Spring 2026 Commencement

Female graduate holding diploma
Graduates in caps and gowns
President Ken Gormley at Commencement Podium
Female graduate waving with diploma
Decorated graduation caps - all because of them
Female graduate pointing to her degree smiling
Dad hugging daughter in graduation robe
President Gormley, graduate and Dean Akinci
Female graduate smiling holding her diploma
Music school graduates standing in caps and gowns
Grad cap Born to Make History
Dr. David Dausey at podium in graduation regalia
Graduate with his hand on his chin
Parents of graduates with signs