Welcoming our Newest Alumni, the Class of 2026!

CLARKE CELEBRATES 182nd COMMENCEMENT

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2 p.m., Clarke University welcomed friends and family to the Robert and Ruth Kehl Center on campus to celebrate the class of 2026.

259 candidates for associate, bachelors, master’s and doctoral degrees crossed the stage in acknowledgement of their impressive academic pursuits, including research, internships, and more.

TOAST TO TASSELS

Following Commencement practice on Friday, May 8, Clarke hosted our Toast to Tassels event for all graduates. This beloved tradition is the official welcome to the Alumni Association for all Clarke graduates.

View our Flickr album to see photos from throughout Commencement week.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: MARCELA F. '26

This spotlight celebrates one of the newest members of the alumni community, Marcela! Originally from Honduras, Marcela has created an extensive community at Clarke and was this year's recipient of the Francis J. O'Connor Memorial Award.

In a new take for the series, her story was written by her friend and marketing intern, Jazz D. '27.