Order of Exercises

Spring commencement events on Saturday, May 16, 2026 will proceed in this order. At the conclusion, graduates will exit the Field House gymnasium to be met in the lobby by family and friends.

Presiding
Dr. Alexander Enyedi
President

Faculty Marshal
Dr. Mohamed Gaber
Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting

Processional
Pomp and Circumstance — Edward Elgar (pre-recorded)

RCMP C-Division Pipes and Drums:

9:oo a.m.
- Scotland the Brave
- Rowan Tree
- Wings
12:00 p.m.
- The Green Hills of Tyrol
- When the Battles O'er
- Bonnie Dundee
3:00 p.m.
- The Barren Rocks of Aiden
- Mairi's Wedding
- The Battle of Waterloo
- Lord Lovat's Lament
- Cabar Feidh

National Anthem
Star Spangled Banner — The Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir

Welcome
Dr. Alexander Enyedi
President

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees
Dr. Marcus Tye
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Conferring of Degrees
Dr. Alexander Enyedi
President

Awarding of Diplomas
University Council
Members of the Class of 2026
Full list of graduate names and details will be updated in late spring, 2026

Musical Selection
I Shall Wear a Crown — The Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir

Featured Speaker for the Class of 2026

9:00 a.m. - Olivia Powers
12:00 p.m. - Amanuel Gezahegn Adefris
3:00 p.m. - Eden McFarren

Official Tassel Change (TBD)
Charlotte Feliz - Student Association President

Alumni Association Welcome (TBD)
Marcia Cognetta’ 98
First Vice President
Plattsburgh Alumni Association Board of Directors

Recessional
SUNY Plattsburgh Alma Mater — The Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir