PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University 2026 spring commencement

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PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University 2026 spring commencement

Clark Atlanta University held its commencement exercises on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Graduates clap as they are recognized at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Debbie Allen, the renowned actress, producer and choreographer, receives an honorary degree before giving the commencement address at the Clark Atlanta University ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Clark Atlanta University President George French Jr. speaks at the commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A graduate’s stole reads “Class of 2026” at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Lester Wiley holds up Leyton, 1, at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A graduate waves at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Graduates proceed into the the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A doctoral graduate celebrates with diploma held high at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A supporter and a graduate take a selfie at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Graduates celebrate their 65th graduation anniversary at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Graduates proceed into the the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Clark Atlanta University President George French Jr. speaks at the commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A graduate smiles during the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Graduates move their tassels at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Actress Debbie Allen gives the commencement address at the Clark Atlanta University ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Graduates take a selfie at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A graduate records with a camcorder at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Graduates clap as they are recognized at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Graduates line up to receive their degrees at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Graduates clap as they are recognized at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Supporters hold up cutouts of graduate Callie Helm during the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

President George French Jr. and actress Debbie Allen share a moment before Allen gives the commencement speech at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A graduate uses a handheld fan at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A graduate’s cap reads “God’s Plan” at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Graduates clap as they are recognized at the Clark Atlanta University commencement ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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