Cheers to the Class of 2026!
Over the next several weeks, hundreds of families and friends will celebrate the class of 2026. In order to be helpful stewards for our graduates’ visitors, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their Lewis & Clark name tag and be familiar with the campus map and this essential commencement information.
College of Arts and Sciences
When: Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m. for general admittance.
Where: Veterans Memorial Coliseum (300 North Winning Way, Portland, OR 97227)
Tickets: Tickets will be unlimited per senior. L&C faculty and staff do not need tickets to enter the ceremony. Simply show your L&C ID and you will be able to enter the venue.
Commencement speaker: Michael Alexander, founding member and Chair of the Board of Albina Vision Trust
Student speaker: Diego Flores Hernandez BA ’26
Law School
When: Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.
Where: Pamplin Sports Center
Tickets: Tickets are not required.
Commencement speaker: Bronson James, associate justice to the Oregon Supreme Court
Student speaker: To be announced
Law School Children’s Commencement Ceremony
In honor of the children of the graduating students, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Board of Directors present a special Children’s Commencement Ceremony held immediately following the Law School Commencement in Agnes Flanagan Chapel (not McCarty Classroom 2 as previously listed). Family and friends are invited to attend this ceremony. Registration is necessary.
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
When: Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m.
Where: Pamplin Sports Center
Tickets: Tickets are not required.
Commencement speaker: Charlene Williams EdD ’15
Student speaker: Lilia Marina Ibarra ’26
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