PHOTOS: University of Georgia 2026 spring commencement

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PHOTOS: University of Georgia 2026 spring commencement

University of Georgia graduates gathered for the 2026 spring commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens.

University of Georgia graduate David McNeil wears a Georgia inspired necklace as he arrives for the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduate Marianna Baccus sings “Georgia on My Mind” during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Georgia running back, and current Buffalo Bills running back, James Cook participates in the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates listen during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A University of Georgia graduate wears a frog-inspired mortarboard during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A University of Georgia graduate participates in the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Friends and family members of graduates stand for the national anthem during the University of Georgia’s spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Members of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band perform during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Members of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band perform during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Members of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band perform during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The University of Georgia’s spring undergraduate commencement begins at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Georgia running back, and current Buffalo Bills running back, James Cook arrives for the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A University of Georgia graduate looks for her family before the start of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

In the stadium seats, family members spot their University of Georgia graduate before the start of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates look for their family members before the start of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduate Corey Phillips waves to his family before the start of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates Camryn Vaughn (right) and Mia Bazelais hold pieces of the hedges in their mouth before the start of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A University of Georgia graduate takes a piece of the hedges, a bit of a tradition, before the start of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduate Katherine Law takes a piece of the hedges before the start of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Georgia quarterback D.J. Shockley gives the commencement address during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Georgia quarterback D.J. Shockley gives the commencement address during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Georgia quarterback D.J. Shockley gives the commencement address during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead speaks during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduate Blake Witmer speaks during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead (right) speaks with former Georgia quarterback D.J. Shockley during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead speaks during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead arrives for the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead arrives for the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduate Moni Okuwobi celebrates as the degrees for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate as the degrees for the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication are conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates enjoy the fireworks to celebrate the end of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate as fireworks go off to end the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate during the end of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia football players Jordan Hall (left) and his brother Ali Hall celebrate during the end of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The stadium goes red as University of Georgia College of Engineering graduates celebrate during the end of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A University of Georgia graduate salutes during the end of the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates sing the alma mater during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates cheer for the support from their family during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate as the degrees for the Jere Morehead Honors College are conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate as the degrees for the College of Engineering are conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A University of Georgia graduate celebrates as his degree is conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia football player Jordan Hall smiles during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A University of Georgia graduate celebrates as the degrees for the College of Veterinary Medicine are conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate as the degrees for the Mary Frances Early College of Education are conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate as the degrees for the Terry College of Business are conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

University of Georgia graduates celebrate as their degrees are conferred during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The sun sets as University of Georgia graduates listen to D.J. Shockley’s commencement address during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The sun sets as University of Georgia graduates listen to D.J. Shockley’s commencement address during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The sun sets as University of Georgia graduates listen to D.J. Shockley’s commencement address during the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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University of Georgia graduate David McNeil wears a Georgia inspired necklace as he arrives for the spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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