Worcester State University

Friends who graduate together stick together 💙

A special thank you to Bob Condon for the beautiful photos! To view and download your photos captured by Bob, visit https://robertcondon.smugmug.com/Worcester-State-University/Graduation/2026-Graduation/20260516-Graduation



[Image descriptions: A carousel of photos featuring pictures of graduates posing with friends they've made during their time at WSU. Text on first photo reads "Lancer Friends for Life".]

The smiles, the cheers, the memories… relive it all 🤍 View the full gallery of Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement photos and download your favorites!

Graduate Commencement Photos: https://worcester.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000wMF983i8SlQ/G00008UjtHtMbRsc/2026-Graduate-Commencement
Undergraduate Commencement Photos: https://worcester.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000wMF983i8SlQ/G0000ddZ7hUdO1u4/2026-Undergraduate-Commencement

📸 Photos by Matt Wright ’10 and Bromly Domingo ’25




[Image description: Three graduates wearing caps and gowns smile and pose together before the undergraduate commencement ceremony.]

Younger you would be so proud right now 💙





[Image descriptions:
Each slide contains lyrics from the song “Younger You” by Miley Cyrus.
1. A graduate stands and waves before the commencement ceremony. Text reads: “Hey you...”
2. Students walk past the Administration Building during the 2022 summer orientation. Text reads: “It’s younger you.”
3. Three stacked photos show students participating in activities during the 2022 summer orientation. Text reads: “I’m just checking in to see.”
4. A group of students in blue “I am a Worcester State Lancer” shirts pose in front of a Worcester State backdrop with WSU mascot Chandler during the 2022 summer orientation. Text reads: “If you still remember me”]

In observance of Memorial Day, the university will be closed today, Monday, May 25.

We honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their courage.



[Image description: The United States flag flies in front of the May Street building as sunlight shines brightly in the background.]

One week later, and we’re still reliving this moment 🎓💙

📸 Photos by Matt Wright ‘10 and Bromly Domingo ‘25 | ,






[Image descriptions:
1. Two graduates smile as they lead the procession into the arena.
2. Overhead view of graduates lined up in the procession line. Two look to the side and smile widely as they spot supporters in the stands.
3. A graduate looks back and waves to someone in the stands.
4. A graduate smiles as he looks out at the crowd.
5. A graduate waves to a loved one while processing in.
6. A graduate looks to the side and smiles.
7. Worcester State mascot Chandler high-fives graduates as they pass.
8-9. Faculty members smile and cheer for graduates walking by.
10. A graduate stops for a photo with a faculty member.
11. Graduates look out excitedly as they enter the arena.
12. A graduate smiles while in the procession line.
13. Graduates walk past, one holding the Chemistry major flag.
14. A graduate holds up their hand and smiles at the crowd.
15. A graduate spots a loved one and waves.
16. A stage party member waves and smiles as they process in.
17. Overhead view of graduates beginning to fill the seats in the arena.]

No 🎓-tion needed 👏



[Image descriptions:
1. A cap featuring the quote: “It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” – Alice.
2. A cap covered in signatures with gold lettering reading “All thanks to them.”
3. A cap featuring an image of a mother and child surrounded by colorful gemstones, including “26” spelled out in gems.
4. A Celeste-inspired cap with a mountain peak and flag, reading: “WSU 2026. It’s hard to believe it’s over, isn’t it funny how we got attached to the struggle.”
5. An image of SpongeBob wearing a cap and gown with speech bubble: “Ight! Imma head out…”
6. Rhinestones spelling out “SLP to be.”
7. Butterflies and flowers fill the cap with a white bow hanging off; gold lettering in the center says “On to the next chapter.”
8. Pearls and white flowers border the cap with “Thanks to my family” in the center.
9. A cap filled with rhinestones reading “Done with this BSN.”
10. Jellycat Peanut wearing a cap with Java code: System.out.println “Hello World. Goodbye WSU”);
11. Teacher-themed cap with a sparkly red apple and “Ms Gonzalez.”
12. Pink rhinestones and flowers decorate the cap with “My Story God’s Glory” and the flag of Guatemala in the center.
13. Teacher-themed cap with a puzzle border and dinosaur stickers, reading “First: Graduation. Then: Changing Lives. 2026 BCBA Loading…”
14. Colorful butterflies fill the cap with “over this B.S.” written playfully.
15. A floral cap with large gold letters that say “God’s Plan.”
16. A floral-bordered cap with script reading “Mastered it. Master’s of Education 2026.”
17. A Taylor Swift-inspired cap peeks through others: “Don’t you worry your pretty little mind, people throw rocks at things that shine.” with “13.”
18. Photo submitted by : two grads with floral caps. “God is within her, she will not fail.” wirtten in gold letters on one. And “Gracias a Dios y an mis padres.” on the other.
19. Photo submitted by : a cap with blue and white flowers and 3D gold butterflies. Quote “She believe she could so she did”
20. Graduates seated during ceremony, including a Twilight-inspired cap reading: “This is the cap of a graduate Bella.”]