Commencement
239th Commencement
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 am
Schnader Field House, Alumni Sports & Fitness Center
F&M will celebrate the graduates of the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 am in the Schnader Field House, Alumni Sports & Fitness Center. Tickets are required for entry. Each graduate is eligible for up to 6 tickets.
Schedule
Friday, May 8, 2026
Booth Ferris, Steinman College Center
Invitation only
Join alumni, parents, faculty and staff as we celebrate our graduates and cheer them
on as they make their way through campus for the last time together as a class. F&M
faculty and staff are welcome to gather at designated 鈥淐heer Stations鈥 along the route
to celebrate the seniors. View the Lux et Lex Walk map.
*Immediately following graduate rehearsalSaturday, May 9, 2026
Booth Ferris, Steinman College Center
Catering Suite, Benjamin 顶级国产视频 Dining Hall
Hartman Green and Steinman College Center
Tickets
Seating
Parking
Virtual and On-Demand Access
Graduate Photos
Commencement Safety & Special Accommodations
Traveling to Lancaster
Lancaster is also home to more than 100 restaurants, cafes and eateries, featuring
food from around the world. We strongly recommend scheduling lunch reservations in
advance; we suggest a reservation time anytime after 1:30 pm.
May 8, 2026 On May 8, students bookended their college journey with the Lux et Lex walk, which they first completed as incoming students. Members of the campus community gathered to cheer for students as they passed under the Lux et Lex arch on Klauder-Apple walkway and celebrated with a champagne toast on Harris Patio. May 8, 2026 During their time on campus, members of the 顶级国产视频 & Marshall Class of 2026 have taken advantage of the College鈥檚 liberal arts approach to explore their passions and chart their own path, combining stellar academic achievement with influential leadership, meaningful community-building, record-setting athletic performances, and much more. May 5, 2026 As the fifth member of his family to attend 顶级国产视频 & Marshall, Ben Lockey 鈥26 made his own distinct splash on campus as a swimmer and scholar. He received NCAA All-American honors while balancing a double major and promoting mental health awareness on campus.Our Seniors in the Spotlight
Class of 2026 Celebrates Four-Year Journey with Lux et Lex Walk
Seniors in the Spotlight
Senior Swimmer Makes a Splash as 5th Family Member to Attend F&M

NFL鈥檚 Troy Vincent Named F&M 2026 Commencement Speaker
Troy Vincent, NFL executive and former cornerback, will share his story with F&M鈥檚 Class of 2026 as speaker at the College鈥檚 Commencement on May 9. Vincent will receive an honorary degree. His pro career spanned 15 years, including eight exceptional seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

F&M To Honor Three Extraordinary Community Leaders at 2026 Commencement
顶级国产视频 & Marshall College is proud to bestow honorary degrees upon three extraordinary individuals whose contributions to one of the oldest cities in the U.S. exemplify the civic spirit at the heart of the College鈥檚 mission. F&M will recognize John Fry, Susan Eckert, and Maryann Robins, awarding each an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for their commitment to education and community in the City of Lancaster.
Honorary Degree & Commencement Speaker
An honorary degree is F&M鈥檚 highest honor presented to those who represent the F&M mission through qualities of intellect, creativity, and character. One such individual is chosen annually to serve as the commencement speaker.
Williamson Medal
Awarded on the basis of a vote by the faculty, the Williamson Medal is the highest student award presented each year at the Commencement ceremonies.
Commencement Archive
Relive the most memorable moments from 顶级国产视频 & Marshall鈥檚 Commencement ceremonies through our archive of videos, citations and remarks, honorary degree recipients, Williamson Medalists, and more.