Lehman celebrated the Class of 2026 with four spring commencement ceremonies offering graduates a more personal experience as they crossed the stage before family and peers. Among the graduates was the first cohort from the College’s Doctor of Education program in Organizational Leadership, Development, and Change (EDOL). (Photos of graduate ceremony by Brian Hatton)
QUOTED AT COMMENCEMENT
“I wasn't just earning a degree, I was building a legacy.” 🌱
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Celebratory Energy: The Physics Department proudly celebrated two of its graduates, Lyrick Bautista (far right), Cum Laude Dual Degree, and Chrishirly Paulino (second from left), Dual Degree, pitcured alongside faculty members
“I became inspired by the speech-language pathologists who helped [my daughter] find her voice. This degree represents not only years of hard work and perseverance, but also the hope of one day helping children and families the way my daughter and I were helped.”
Nicole Scott
Speech Pathology and Audiology graduate
New Legacies: Lehman’s first-generation graduates celebrate years of hard work and resilience at commencement. (Photos by Brian Hatton)
Moments of Pride
(Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center and Mildred Perez)
From last-minute adjustments and words of encouragement to celebratory poses and shared smiles, these moments capture the excitement, pride, and camaraderie that defined commencement day for Lehman's students.
Stories in Style: Graduates tell the story of their journeys on their creative mortarboards.
Award-Worthy
Saluting Excellence: The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs and the Veterans Club recognized veteran graduates at a celebratory dinner. Vice President for Student Affairs Jermaine Wright presented graduates with a sash to wear to commencement. (Photos by Mildred Perez)
CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2026!
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