2026 Commencement, Baccalaureate
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, 217 Wabash seniors received their diplomas and proudly walked under the Senior Arch during the 188th Commencement ceremony, capping a day of pomp and circumstance.
In the fall of 2022, the Class of 2026 gathered for the first time at Ringing In in Pioneer Chapel. Beginning with the Baccalaureate, they come together one last time — with friends, family, trustees, and faculty — to celebrate the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
Wabash College President Scott Feller addresses the assembled soon-to-be graduates and attendees at the Baccalaureate Service.
The Wabash Glee Club provides much of the soundtrack to the Baccalauerate.
Members of the Class of 2026 process into Pioneer Chapel.
The seniors march patiently to their seats.
Family members await the perfect moment to photograph their graduate.
Spirits were high on this Saturday morning.
Lorraine McCrary, associate professor of political science, delivered the invocation.
President Feller delivered the scripture reading, Luke 24:13-15, commonly known as the "Story on the Road to Emmaus."
The graduates paid particular attention.
Arman Luthra '26 (center) listens intently.
William Wheeler '83, chair of the Wabash College board of trustees, delivers the morning prayers.
The Baccalaureate sermon, "Finding One's Way," was delivered by Rev. John I. Jenkins, professor of philosophy, and president emeritus at the University of Notre Dame.
Early on in the sermon, Jenkins asked the Class of 2026 to slaute therr families, which brought a multitude of smiles.
This graduate's family member watched from the Pioneer Chapel balcony.
The Baccalaureate provides the first of many smiles on Commencement Saturday.
The Glee Club delivers the morning's anthem.
Cheryl Everett H'26 is the glee club accompanist.
