Commencement Ceremony Agendas

Select the ceremony you plan to attend. Each agenda will include the order of ceremony, speaker information, and lyrics to UTC's alma mater.  

Agendas below are for the Spring 2026 ceremonies. New agendas for the Fall 2026 ceremonies will be published closer to the event. 

Friday Afternoon - 2:30 p.m.

Order of Ceremony

267th Commencement

Spring 2026 

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 2:30 p.m.

McKenzie Arena

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College of Health, Education & Professional Studies

College of Nursing

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Processional

National Anthem

Welcome and Introductions
Lori Mann Bruce, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Remarks
David Miller
UT Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Keynote
Quonta Vance
Executive Vice President Pro and Home Services, Lowes

Presentation of Academic Deans and Graduates
Jerold Hale, Ph.D.
Provost

Conferring of Degrees
Lori Mann Bruce, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Remarks
Beeta Baghaevaji
Student Government Association President

Presentation of Graduates

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Alma Mater
Lookout Mountain o'er us guarding,
Ceaseless watch doth keep.
In the valley stands our college,
where the shadows creep.

Chattanooga, Chattanooga!
Loud the anthem swell.
Sing, O Sing of alma mater.
All her praises tell.

Saturday Morning - 9:00 a.m.

Order of Ceremony

267th Commencement

Spring 2026 

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.

McKenzie Arena

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College of Arts & Sciences

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Processional

National Anthem

Welcome and Introductions
Lori Mann Bruce, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Remarks
David Miller
UT Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Keynote
Janet Rehberg
EPB President and CEO-elect

Presentation of Academic Deans and Graduates
Jerold Hale, Ph.D.
Provost

Conferring of Degrees
Lori Mann Bruce, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Remarks
Beeta Baghaevaji
Student Government Association President

Presentation of Graduates

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Alma Mater
Lookout Mountain o'er us guarding,
Ceaseless watch doth keep.
In the valley stands our college,
where the shadows creep.

Chattanooga, Chattanooga!
Loud the anthem swell.
Sing, O Sing of alma mater.
All her praises tell.

Saturday Afternoon - 2:00 p.m.

Order of Ceremony

267th Commencement

Spring 2026 

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.

McKenzie Arena

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College of Engineering & Computer Science 

Rollins College of Business 

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Processional

National Anthem

Welcome and Introductions
Lori Mann Bruce, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Remarks
David Miller
UT Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Keynote
Janet Rehberg
EPB President and CEO-elect

Presentation of Academic Deans and Graduates
Jerold Hale, Ph.D.
Provost

Conferring of Degrees
Lori Mann Bruce, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Remarks
Beeta Baghaevaji
Student Government Association President

Presentation of Graduates

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Alma Mater
Lookout Mountain o'er us guarding,
Ceaseless watch doth keep.
In the valley stands our college,
where the shadows creep.

Chattanooga, Chattanooga!
Loud the anthem swell.
Sing, O Sing of alma mater.
All her praises tell.