On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the spring graduates of the Baker School of Education at American University walked across the stage receiving their diplomas at AU's 151st Commencement!

We congratulate and celebrate every person who overcame adversities to complete their programs, from Bachelor of Arts to Doctor of Education graduates - now new alumni. See the below links for photos and more information.

Photos from the Festivities

• Commencement
• Additional Commencement photos
• The Commencement Recap Video
• Post-Commencement Reception
• Doctorate of Education Dinner
• Meet our commencement speaker Clint Smith, staff writer at The Atlantic and author How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America.
• AU's Commencement webpage