Empowered by their new degrees, thousands of UToledo graduates took a well-deserved victory lap Saturday during a pair of commencement ceremonies inside Savage Arena before writing their first chapters as alumni.
Derell Bedingfield Jr. leaps into the air in celebration while crossing the stage during Saturday’s commencement ceremony inside Savage Arena. Bedingfield graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication.
Jill Kromer, left, and McKenna Nunez share a laugh during Saturday’s commencement ceremony inside Savage Arena. Both graduated with degrees in early childhood education. Kromer is wearing the signature yellow gloves of UToledo mascot Rocksy.
Elicia Garces, left, Emily Montaser-Salhi and Olivia Johnson cheer and wave to the crowd during Saturday’s commencement ceremony inside Savage Arena. All three graduated with master of social work degrees.
Brooke Wise smiles as she holds up her diploma cover after crossing the stage during Saturday’s commencement ceremony inside Savage Arena. Wise graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication.
Upcoming Commencements
The University of Toledo spring 2026 graduation season continues with two additional ceremonies this month.
The College of Law commencement is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, May 10, in Thompson Student Union Auditorium.
The College of Medicine and Life Sciences will hold its ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, in Savage Arena.
