PHOTOS: KSU graduates class of 2026

Education

PHOTOS: KSU graduates class of 2026

Kennessaw State University conducts its 2026 spring commencement at the KSU Convocation Center.

A Kennesaw State graduate is all smiles after receiving her diploma during the niversity’s 2026 sping commencement May 13, 2026. Wednesday's ceremony included the College of Architecture and Construction Management, and the Michael J. Coles College of Business (undergraduate students in entrepreneurship, hospitality, management, marketing and professional sales). (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

KSU graduate express their excitement is a variety of ways during commencement. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Did you hug the person who handed you your college diploma? This KSU graduate did. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Stella Roman shows her pride and happiness after receiving her diploma during Kennesaw State’s commencement Wednesday. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Family and friends express their excitement and pride when they spot their graduates during Kennesaw State’s commencement. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

A graduate reacts as she receives her diploma during Kennesaw State University’s spring 2026 commencement. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

KSU graduate Omar Hicks Jr. celebrates as he walks onto the stage to receive his diploma. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Amber Taylor is practically dancing as she walks onto the stage to receive her diploma. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Graduates react during Kennesaw State University’s spring commencement Wednesday. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Soloist Marissa Alban performs during KSU's spring commencement. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

KSU mascot “Scrappy” entertains KSU graduates during commencement. Did they get a diploma? (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Graduates react as they leave KSU Convocation Center with their diploma in hand. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Family and friends spot their graduates during during the ceremony. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Kathy Schwaig, president of Kennesaw State University, addresses the graduates, families and friends. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Graduates wait and listen to speakers before being able to move their tassle to the other side of their mortarboards. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Many graduates decorated their mortarboards commencement at KSU Convocation Center on Wednesday. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Decorated mortarboards could be seen throughout the graduating class. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Family and friends try their best to get a photo of their graduate. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Sometimes, family and friends are just as excited as the graduate when they get their diploma. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The excitement is obvious during Kennesaw State University’s spring commencement Wednesday. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Graduates toss their caps during Kennesaw State University’s spring commencement at the KSU Convocation Center on May 13, 2026. The ceremony included the College of Architecture and Construction Management, and the Michael J. Coles College of Business (undergraduate students in entrepreneurship, hospitality, management, marketing and professional sales). (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The only thing better than graduating is getting to leave the ceremony and go celebrate. Congratulations to the Kennesaw State University Class of 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

1/22

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

A Kennesaw State graduate is all smiles after receiving her diploma during the niversity’s 2026 sping commencement May 13, 2026. Wednesday's ceremony included the College of Architecture and Construction Management, and the Michael J. Coles College of Business (undergraduate students in entrepreneurship, hospitality, management, marketing and professional sales). (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Today's Gallery Headlines

KSU commencement ceremony

PHOTOS: KSU graduates class of 2026

1h ago

GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School

Photos: Islands soccer makes history, wins school's first state championship in any sport

GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School

Photos: Jefferson defeats Oconee County in extra time to claim program's first girls soccer title

AJC Braves hedline

PHOTOS: Braves honor icons Tuesday at Truist Park

More Galleries

emory graduation

PHOTOS: Emory graduates class of 2026

GHSA track and field

Photos: 2026 GHSA state track and field meet at new UGA track complex

aajc 041326 masters final round Sunday

PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- April 2026

Sophia Newell and Harvy Patel take a selfie before the commencement ceremony at Berry College on Saturday May 9, 2026. (Daniel Whiting/Berry College)

PHOTOS: Berry College holds 2026 commencement ceremonies