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Northland proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its spring commencement ceremonies, recognizing students completing programs during the 2025–26 academic year.
Dates, Times & Locations
WHEN
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE
Northland Campus Gymnasium
1101 Highway One East
Thief River Falls, MN
WHEN
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
WHERE
Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
3475 University Ave Stop 9028
Grand Forks, ND 58202
The Order of Exercises
| Processional | “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar |
| National Anthem | “The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key TRF Northland Community Band, conducted by Northland Faculty Linda Samuelson EGF Topanga Brown |
| Welcome & President’s Greeting | Dr. Shari L. Olson, Ph.D., President |
| Minnesota State Board of Trustees Greeting | Roger Moe, Minnesota State Board of Trustees |
| Student of the Year | TRF Sierra Westberg Peace Officer (AAS) & Liberal Arts & Sciences (AA) EGF Vanesa Gomez Radiologic Technology (AAS) |
| Acknowledgement of Honor Students | TRF ADawn Nelson, Dean of Career & Technical Education EGF Dr. Joseph Agbeko, Dean of Liberal Arts & Pathways |
| Presentation of Graduates | Dr. John Fields, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs |
| Conferring of Degrees | Dr. Shari L. Olson, Ph.D., President |
| Turning of the Tassel | Dr. John Fields, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs |
| Closing Remarks | Sara Johnson, Dean of Student Success |
| Recessional |
The Journey Begins
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Your future starts now.
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