Three female graduates in blue gowns with yellow hoods pose together smiling at a reception; the center graduate wears a white Duke University stole from the Center for Multicultural Affairs.

Scenes from Commencement 2026 | A Look Back at the Trinity Commencement Ceremonies

Photos by John West/Trinity Communications

Duke's commencement ceremony was held on Sunday, May 10, welcoming the Class of 2026 into the Duke alumni family. With more than 6,900 graduates, including 1,785 undergraduates, it was a weekend worth celebrating. Over three days, Trinity marked the occasion with ceremonies spanning the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

From large, formal ceremonies to intimate departmental gatherings, Trinity graduates had a full weekend of celebrating their accomplishments alongside the faculty, staff, family and friends whose support made it all possible.

Take a look back at some of the memories from the weekend.