Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Graduation is a time to celebrate your achievements with family and friends as you move on to your next phase of life. Join us in person for the commencement ceremony of the #FLCclassof2026! 

  • You must Apply for Graduation in Workday and have your application approved by the Registrar's Office by the end of March for your name to be printed in the Spring 2026 program.
  • Refer to the Graduation Guide for more details on completing your degree requirements.
  • Order announcements through the FLC Skystore.

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 9 am, estimated two-hour ceremony. Doors open at 7:30 am for guests
Location: Ceremony is at Ray Dennsion Memorial Field
Student robing and line-up location: Student Life Center at 8 a.m. (graduates show up wearing cap and gown)
Reception after ceremony: San Juan Dining Hall in the Student Union Building

Interpretation and translation services: The ceremony will include on-site American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and live Spanish translation for guests. Please check in at the south entrance to receive the Spanish translation devices. 

Tickets

Students must first petition to graduate to confirm degree requirements. Once approved, graduates receive 11 tickets to claim by April 22nd via instructions from commencement@fortlewis.edu. On April 29th, all unclaimed tickets are redistributed for additional ticket requests, with instructions emailed to all students.

Parking & seating

Guests should park in the Stadium Lot, with accessible parking and drop-off located off Skyhawk Ave near the Art Lot. Guest seating is first-come, first-served, with accessible seating available for those who need it. Golf carts will provide transportation assistance as needed.

Photos

Gradimages will take professional photos. Families can take pictures with their grad after the ceremony by the Clocktower or at the reception.

Commencement program

List of graduates

This list of graduates is accurate as possible but should not be regarded as the final. Graduates will receive diplomas by mail upon successful completion of their academic degrees. Graduates who have privacy restrictions on their records are not included in the list.

Name Major(s) Minor(s) Certificate(s) Honors
Antonio Abraham Acuna Master of Arts in Education: Leading in Context      
Jeremy C. Alexander Communication Design      
Teagan S. Allen Sociology and Human Services Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Jared Allison Adventure Education   Snow and Avalanche Studies Certificate Summa Cum Laude
Robtricia L. Alsburg Anthropology      
Kaylin Jene Anderson Business Administration      
Teresa M. Antinora Business Administration      
Na-Shoy Archuleta Studio Art Entrepreneurship & Small Business Minor    
Adelaide Jane Arlowe Psychology      
Laisha Armendariz Lopez Environmental Conservation and Management      
Amya Eva Ashley Exercise & Health Promotion      
Joseph Kent Ast Adventure Education      
Patrick P. Augustine Jr. Studio Art Art History Minor    
Brandon Denny Barber Physics Mathematics Minor, Writing Minor    
Robert Andrew Barrish III Master of Arts in Education: Principal Leadership      
Leif E. Basley Marketing Finance Minor Digital Marketing Certificate Cum Laude
Kimberly Ann Becenti Master of Arts in Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education      
Aliana Rene Begaii Nutrition      
Jaelynn Sunshine Begay Biology Public Health Minor    
Tse'yi'nii Begay Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry Minor    
Adriano Hastiin Johnson Begay Entrepreneurship & Small Business Exercise Science Minor    
Malia Emily Begay Communication Design      
Briannon Rae Belt Elementary Education TESOL Minor    
Kelvin H. Benedict Business Administration Data Analysis Minor    
Dahlia M. Berns Accounting Business Administration Minor    
Kristen S. Bia Health Sciences      
Alyster Ozroy Krest Birk History Secondary Education TESOL Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Teola Blackwater Public Health Nutrition Minor Community Health Worker Certificate  
Eny'ssence L. Blair Marketing Studio Art Minor    
Emily McCue Blaylock Master of Arts in Education: Special Education      
Talia N. Blueeyes Accounting     Summa Cum Laude
Anthony R. Bongirno Business Administration      
Stella E. Bordner Nutrition Chemistry Minor    
Quinn Orion Bosanko Environmental Conservation and Management, Exercise Physiology     Summa Cum Laude
Katelyn Mei Vandegrift Bowie Musical Theatre Business Administration Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Lexie Elaine Brewer Public Health Nutrition Minor, Sociology and Human Services Minor Community Health Worker Certificate  
Adam D. Brown Health Sciences Music Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Verona Latrice Brown Music Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor    
Saige Brugmann Anthropology     Magna Cum Laude
Torrance Leanora Bryant Business Administration Chemistry Minor    
Aiden William Burke Accounting Business Administration Minor, Philosophy Minor Foundations in Digital Marketing Certificate Cum Laude
Daniel George Burns Master of Arts in Education: Principal Leadership      
Brady River Burrough Engineering Chemistry Minor    
Kilian I. Bush Exercise Physiology      
Chloe Elena Cabanillas Exercise & Health Promotion, Psychology Borders & Languages Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Adalyn C. Campbell Anthropology Sociology and Human Services Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Madison Dawn Carlton Master of Arts in Education: Leading in Context      
Natalya T. Carmichael Exercise Physiology      
Ethan Michael Quinn Carmona Integrative Biology      
Paris Carper Environmental Science Environmental Policy Minor    
Marisol Eliana Castilleja Political Science Pre-Law Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Hailey Chanler Environmental Conservation and Management   Regenerative Food Systems Certificate  
Skylar Ann Charlie Exercise Physiology Coaching Minor    
Mikala M. Chee Psychology Criminology & Justice Studies Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Kierra L. Christiansen Business Administration Accounting Minor, Tourism & Hospitality Management Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Gregory Nelson Chu Music Peformance     Magna Cum Laude
Trevor H. Church Business Administration Accounting Minor    
David Citron Accounting, Business Administration     Summa Cum Laude
Ewan P. Clement Computer Information Systems     Magna Cum Laude
Hannah Clare Cloonan Environmental Conservation and Management, Psychology Adventure Education Minor Regenerative Food Systems Certificate Summa Cum Laude
Neah Talise Coachman Psychology Native American & Indigenous Studies Minor    
Dahlia Linnice Coats English Writing Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Martin Coba Computer Engineering      
Sara E. Colella Criminology & Justice Studies Borders & Languages Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Jared K. Coleman Philosophy, Political Science     Summa Cum Laude
Stephen Edward Conklin Environmental Conservation and Management     Cum Laude
Araeliah Alexis Hogan Cooche Psychology Studio Art Minor   Cum Laude
Cadence McKenzie Corby Elementary Education     Summa Cum Laude
Andrea Coronado Geology      
Megan Janelle Corson Master of Arts in Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education      
Josie L. Coulter Environmental Science Sociology and Human Services Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Ian K. Crandall Computer Information Systems Data Analysis Minor    
Esther Louise Crawford Political Science      
Jordon Jamie Curley Theatre      
Rhiana B. Curley Exercise Physiology Nutrition Minor    
Jadyn Sienna Curry Master of Arts in Education: Leading in Context      
Grace Elizabeth Foster Elementary Education     Summa Cum Laude
Ramone J. Daley Master of Arts in Education: Leading in Context      
Lillian G. Davis Environmental Conservation and Management   Liberal Arts Core Certificate in Evidence-Based Thinking  
Natalie Rose DeCaro Environmental Science      
Haley Carmen Dee Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry Minor, Psychology Minor    
Zoi Suzanne Delgado Elementary Education      
Anna Nicole Devaux Elementary Education TESOL Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Markus Dewire Business Administration Economics Minor    
Elizabeth Kathryn Dietrich Psychology Studio Art Minor    
Skyler Marie Dietz Elementary Education Business Administration Minor, TESOL Minor    
Kirk Ronald Dignum Adventure Education History Minor    
Pape Massal Diouf Health Sciences      
Vanaya Savannah Dixson Psychology, Theatre     Cum Laude
Billy R. Downey Business Administration Finance Minor   Cum Laude
Kalen Edenshaw Elementary Education TESOL Minor   Cum Laude
Javen Alexander Enns Accounting, Mathematics Economics Minor   Cum Laude
Spencer Forbes Ervin Engineering, Integrative Biology Chemistry Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Niko Michael Estabrooks Sport Administration Coaching Minor   Cum Laude
Madi Sara Evans Ecology and Biodiversity   GIS Certificate, Plant Identification and Assessment Certificate Cum Laude
Kaya R. Fleming Communication Design      
Keither R. Florence Marketing      
Isabel Fluckiger Anthropology History Minor    
Delaney M. Foley Exercise Physiology      
Roseanna G. Fool Head Business Administration      
Kierra N. Ford Marketing Tourism & Hospitality Management Minor    
Josette May Ford Elementary Education TESOL Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Nahaniya Evanjallena Fowler Psychology     Summa Cum Laude
Collin E. Foy Business Administration      
RayNique Julie Elouise Francisco Sociology and Human Services Native American & Indigenous Studies Minor Farmer in Training Certificate, Language Revitalization Certificate, Regenerative Food Systems Certificate  
Aja Hope Francisco Environmental Science      
Piper J. Frank Elementary Education TESOL Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Myka Wahls Franklin Exercise Physiology      
Smitty A. French Computer Information Systems      
Sarah Fricke Public Health Chemistry Minor Pre-Health Certificate  
Morgan L. Friesen Writing Psychology Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Kaitlyn Christine Gabaldon Exercise & Health Promotion Business Administration Minor, Coaching Minor   Cum Laude
Hannah E. Gallegos Public Health Environmental Science Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Jayden Garcia Business Administration, Marketing      
Tyler Joseph Gleason Master of Arts in Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education      
Reese Elizabeth Glover Business Administration Entrepreneurship & Small Business Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Zach R. Goldsmith History     Summa Cum Laude
Rozlin Helen Gomez Early Childhood Education      
Nicole C. Gonzalez Native American & Indigenous Studies      
Baylor Scott Goroski Geology      
Ella Grant Writing      
Alexa Tyann Gray Ecology and Biodiversity Environmental Science Minor, Geology Minor GIS Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Althea Lynn Aspen Marie Griffith Exercise Physiology Business Administration Minor   Cum Laude
Catishe Antionette Grignon Health Sciences Psychology Minor    
Hannah E. Grove Adventure Education     Summa Cum Laude
Marisa Danielle Gutierrez Computer Information Systems     Cum Laude
Eilidh S. Haakanson Psychology Chemistry Minor   Cum Laude
Mallory Rose Hajek Environmental Conservation and Management Environmental Policy Minor, Studio Art Minor GIS Certificate, Liberal Arts Core Certificate in Environmental Issues, Regenerative Food Systems Certificate Summa Cum Laude
James William Hall Exercise Physiology Engineering Minor    
Alicia R. Hansen Studio Art      
Ahliya Lane Harding Cellular and Molecular Biology   Pre-Health Certificate  
Aaliyah A. Harrison Sport Administration Coaching Minor    
Keanu Desean Harrison Psychology Philosophy Minor    
Larissa Ann Harry Master of Arts in Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education      
Ethan Austin Hart Adventure Education   Wilderness and Adventure Therapy Certificate  
Samuel E. Hart Entrepreneurship & Small Business Data Analysis Minor    
Aidan S. Hartman Computer Information Systems Data Analysis Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Hannah Hartwell Environmental Biology: Wildlife, Plant, and Ecological Science     Summa Cum Laude
Jacob C. Hatton Business Administration      
Layne Haven Communication Design Native American & Indigenous Studies Minor    
Bethany Grace Haverly Cellular and Molecular Biology, Music Chemistry Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Nathan D.A. Heavner Engineering Physics Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Audrey Doniela Henderson Health Sciences Criminology & Justice Studies Minor, Psychology Minor    
Hardie M. Henry Psychology      
Beau Phillipe Herndon Marketing Adventure Education Minor    
Allison Maire Herrin Sociology and Human Services      
Sofie Leigh Hill Environmental Science Chemistry Minor, Geology Minor GIS Certificate, Snow and Avalanche Studies Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Eryn D. Hilyard Geology Environmental Science Minor    
Travis Hintermeister Biochemistry      
Analyn R. Hoffner Environmental Conservation and Management Environmental Science Minor GIS Certificate Summa Cum Laude
Tor J. Holm Geology   GIS Certificate Summa Cum Laude
Patrik J. Holmes Computer Information Systems Business Administration Minor, Data Analysis Minor    
Talaya J. Hosteen Public Health Nutrition Minor Community Health Worker Certificate  
Andrea Hudspeth Elementary Education TESOL Minor    
Jack Hulett Environmental Science   GIS Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Jaden Humeny Criminology & Justice Studies, Political Science Philosophy Minor, Pre-Law Minor   Cum Laude
Jamille Humphrey Business Administration      
Sunflower Taimia Huskie Public Health Sociology and Human Services Minor Community Health Worker Certificate  
Jasper Bryan Iaconis Exercise Physiology Philosophy Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Jacob McKinnon Iberg Studio Art     Summa Cum Laude
Raeme K. Janes Early Childhood Education Criminology & Justice Studies Minor, TESOL Minor    
Trevor T. Jim Biochemistry      
Nikki Reena Joe Business Administration   Human Resource Management Certificate  
Ryan Dale Johnson Journalism & Multimedia Studies     Cum Laude
Alyssa Tyler Johnson Sport Administration Coaching Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Yvonne Marie Johnson Master of Arts in Education: Special Education      
Lindsey Anne Johnston Biochemistry   Pre-Health Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Kristen Anne Howell Elementary Education TESOL Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Savannah J. Jones Biochemistry     Summa Cum Laude
Diamond Jones Master of Arts in Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education      
Lydia Eilleen Joyce Environmental Science      
Daniel Jymm Geology   GIS Certificate  
Kai D. Kidd Environmental Science Art History Minor GIS Certificate  
Sean M. Kinard Music Peformance Music Minor   Cum Laude
James Klein Entrepreneurship & Small Business      
Aleyna L. Kleinhaus Journalism and Media      
Isabel Florence Klinekole Psychology Criminology & Justice Studies Minor    
Moriah L. Klinekole Early Childhood Education TESOL Minor    
Livia G. Knapp Business Administration      
Charlotte Ann Kropf Environmental Science Chemistry Minor    
Marissa Rose LaCivita Marketing   Digital Marketing Certificate  
Anders M. Ladow Computer Engineering      
Nasira Tyana Lambert Communication Design      
Natalia C. Lambos Engineering      
Olivia Lansing Master of Arts in Education: Leading in Context      
Brooke Lant Environmental Conservation and Management Political Science Minor, Sociology and Human Services Minor Farmer in Training Certificate, Regenerative Food Systems Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Drew Lasater Sport Administration      
Adrian V. Lazos Criminology & Justice Studies      
Juniper Mayble Lee Environmental Conservation and Management Geology Minor GIS Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Solomon Lee Communication Design      
Adeline B. Leonard Integrative Biology      
Alana G. Leuppe Public Health      
Diego Santiago Lopez Engineering Mathematics Minor    
Haley Celeste Lynch Psychology, Sport Administration Sociology and Human Services Minor    
Lilly Elizabeth Lyons Health Sciences Business Administration Minor    
Ashley Jordan Macy Marketing Tourism & Hospitality Management Minor   Cum Laude
Jacquelyn Denae Maddox Psychology Coaching Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Bintoro Maeder Adventure Education Tourism & Hospitality Management Minor GIS Certificate Cum Laude
Danielle Rita Mandeville Business Administration, Studio Art      
Hailie S. Mann Business Administration      
Jacquelyn Marie Marin Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry Minor, Psychology Minor    
Delaney Rose Marsden-Loetscher Environmental Conservation and Management Tourism & Hospitality Management Minor    
Caleb E. Martin Philosophy, Political Science Honors Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Nicky Martin Psychology Music Minor    
Autumn L. Martinez Master of Arts in Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education      
Avery Emilyn Matera History Secondary Education      
Addisyn L. Mayfield Exercise Physiology      
Jordan K. Mayhew Psychology Criminology & Justice Studies Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Reba Anne Mayo Environmental Biology: Wildlife, Plant, and Ecological Science   GIS Certificate  
Steven McClure Engineering      
Quinn D. McGrath Engineering      
Liam C. McIntire Entrepreneurship & Small Business      
Skyler J. Mcintyre Sport Administration Coaching Minor    
Evan Mcmanus Psychology      
Ale I. Medina Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration      
Breken Bane Meier Accounting      
Chris Renee Melvin Music Education     Cum Laude
Chloe W. Mesa Anthropology, Psychology      
Garrett M. Middleton Journalism & Multimedia Studies Music Minor    
Bryce K. Miller Exercise Physiology Nutrition Minor    
Amelia Elizabeth Emma Miller Communication Design Writing Minor   Cum Laude
Malia Mischke Criminology & Justice Studies Forensic Studies Minor, Psychology Minor    
Blake Christopher Mister Computer Information Systems Business Administration Minor   Cum Laude
Daivik Mitchell Business Administration      
Mahlon M. Mitzel Business Economics      
Dianna Montoya Sociology and Human Services Borders & Languages Minor, Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor    
Sienna L. Mullin Engineering     Summa Cum Laude
Maura Anne Murray Criminology & Justice Studies Political Science Minor, Pre-Law Minor    
Jessie Taylor Muscianisi Business Administration Tourism & Hospitality Management Minor Foundations in Digital Marketing Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Alyssa Michelle Musumeci Marketing   Foundations in Digital Marketing Certificate  
Joel X. Nash Computer Engineering Mathematics Minor    
Rynelda R. Nelwood Criminology & Justice Studies      
Celine Shilah Nez Health Sciences, Public Health      
Cali Mariska Niccum Criminology & Justice Studies Pre-Law Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Colter J. Niendorf Studio Art      
Victoria Angel Nofchissey Mathematics Physics Minor    
Isabella Kellyanne O'Bryan Musical Theatre   Digital Marketing Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Cassandra O'Dell Music   Liberal Arts Core Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion  
Alex N. Olson Computer Engineering      
Phillip Patrick Owens Psychology Sociology and Human Services Minor    
Sarah Faith Packard Integrative Biology Environmental Science Minor    
Max Alexander Palmer Environmental Conservation and Management   GIS Certificate, Snow and Avalanche Studies Certificate  
Chance K. Parker-Perez Public Health Philosophy Minor    
Gabrielle E. Parsson Anthropology      
Levi K. Atanauraq Sociology and Human Services Native American & Indigenous Studies Minor, Psychology Minor Liberal Arts Core Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion Summa Cum Laude
Oliver Patrick Geology      
Rachel Catherine Peebles Exercise & Health Promotion Coaching Minor, Nutrition Minor Pre-Athletic Training Certificate Summa Cum Laude
MaRiah A. Peter Public Health   Community Health Worker Certificate  
Claire Marie Peterson Business Administration, Psychology     Cum Laude
Aubrey Peterson Engineering      
Austin L. Phillips Environmental Biology: Wildlife, Plant, and Ecological Science Philosophy Minor Plant Identification and Assessment Certificate  
Connor William Pierson Environmental Science Chemistry Minor    
Desiree Noelle Pineda Sociology and Human Services Criminology & Justice Studies Minor, Native American & Indigenous Studies Minor    
Dimery Plewe English      
Karah M. Pluma Biochemistry Honors Minor Pre-Health Certificate Cum Laude
Chris J. Ponce Accounting Tourism & Hospitality Management Minor Ski Resort Operations Certificate  
Cacia Frances Pope Master of Arts in Education: Leading in Context      
Clara Daniele Rosanna Portier Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Clare Roisin Powell Integrative Biology      
Nicholas Rovai Prestifilippo History   Museum Management Certificate  
Kinley N. Privett Gender & Sexuality Studies Psychology Minor, Sociology and Human Services Minor    
Morgen William Quotskuyva Business Administration Entrepreneurship & Small Business Minor    
Parker J. Randles Environmental Science Geology Minor GIS Certificate, Snow and Avalanche Studies Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Nick Joseph Rebar Psychology      
Gordon James Reo Environmental Conservation and Management   GIS Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Sylvia Jean Reyes Philosophy Criminology & Justice Studies Minor, Studio Art Minor    
Cameron Riester Writing      
Katrissa N. Rittenhouse Master of Arts in Education: Principal Leadership      
Taylor R. Rittman Business Administration   Foundations in Marketing Certificate  
Darek Evan Rittmueller Business Administration      
Kate Saffire Rocco Environmental Conservation and Management Borders & Languages Minor GIS Certificate Summa Cum Laude
Sammy Rodgers Environmental Conservation and Management Coaching Minor    
Natelyn Rogers Business Administration, Marketing      
Justin Romo Exercise & Health Promotion Coaching Minor    
Clover Rooke Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry Minor    
Elijah Joshua Ross Marketing      
Wyeth Sheldon Rossi Psychology      
Logan Stewart Roybal Communication Design Theatre Minor    
Chloe A. Ruhl Business Administration      
Russell Ryan Sociology and Human Services Business Administration Minor   Cum Laude
Madison Paige Salmons Engineering      
Elaina H. Saltclah Physics Mathematics Minor    
Carlos Ray Sanchez Exercise Physiology      
Lily Page Sande Studio Art     Magna Cum Laude
Emaliah Sawyer Business Economics   Foundations in Digital Marketing Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Cael Bryson Schaefer Business Administration      
Tami Jean Schleusner Elementary Education TESOL Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Isabella Victoria Schoditsch Psychology Business Administration Minor    
Kaden T. Schufft Integrative Biology      
Colin Stephen Schultz Early Childhood Education TESOL Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Avery Scott Geology      
Johana Nizhoni Secakuku Accounting, Business Administration      
Madysyn Johanna Young Seeber Environmental Conservation and Management   Regenerative Food Systems Certificate  
Audrey L. Seidel Elementary Education      
Mia M. Shank Business Administration Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor, Sociology and Human Services Minor    
Makenzie Lynn Sharpe Exercise Physiology   Pre-Health Certificate Cum Laude
James P. Silva Entrepreneurship & Small Business      
Gibran N. Silva Accounting, Computer Information Systems      
Theresa Irene Simmons Environmental Conservation and Management      
Charlotte Alida Smart Engineering Chemistry Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Christopher J. Smith Computer Information Systems     Cum Laude
Lynnea K. Smith Master of Arts in Education: Principal Leadership      
Anya M. Snyder Cellular and Molecular Biology      
Ben Taylor Soulliere Adventure Education      
Roman Speegle Accounting Engineering Minor    
Tessa Lynn Stadler Anthropology Art History Minor Museum Management Certificate Magna Cum Laude
William T. Stanford Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry Minor   Cum Laude
Rian Stanley Environmental Conservation and Management Environmental Science Minor GIS Certificate Cum Laude
Jordan Lee Stanley Business Administration Finance Minor    
Kira Lynn Stevenson Psychology Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Lino A. Suddarth Ecology and Biodiversity      
Anja Elizabeth Tabor Journalism & Multimedia Studies Honors Minor   Summa Cum Laude
KiAuna Tanequodle Marketing Theatre Minor Digital Marketing Certificate  
Sydney Ann Tannaci Elementary Education TESOL Minor   Cum Laude
Abigail Marie Tavares Criminology & Justice Studies Forensic Studies Minor    
Jonah Hawk Teasdale Health Sciences     Summa Cum Laude
Alexandra Charlize Tenorio Business Administration      
Christopher C. Thomas Jr. Marketing     Cum Laude
Lillian Lee Thomas Anthropology Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor    
Sally Emile Thompson Geology Engineering Minor GIS Certificate  
Preslie K. Thompson Psychology      
Michelle Marie Todacheenie Master of Arts in Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education      
Katie L. Torrey Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Michele Towne-Begay Master of Arts in Education: Special Education      
Andrew Thomas Tritle Engineering      
Jasmine Breeze Trujillo Cellular and Molecular Biology Forensic Studies Minor    
Thalia Raquel Trujillo Marketing   Digital Marketing Certificate  
Josiah C. Tsosie Communication Design      
David Tsosie Criminology & Justice Studies, Native American & Indigenous Studies   Language Revitalization Certificate Summa Cum Laude
Anna Elizabeth Tucker Engineering     Summa Cum Laude
Noa Makela Ulansey Business Administration Entrepreneurship & Small Business Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Ben Unekis Computer Information Systems Business Administration Minor    
Isaiah Phillip Valdez Master of Arts in Education: Principal Leadership      
Chanté Alexia Valencia Health Sciences      
Jesus Andres Vargas Aldaz Business Administration Borders & Languages Minor, Data Analysis Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Chenoah T. Velazquez Exercise Physiology Native American & Indigenous Studies Minor    
Rosalie May Vogel Psychology Sociology and Human Services Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Jordan D. Wagner Business Administration      
Hana N. Walter Biochemistry     Cum Laude
Colleen Hefferan Ward Early Childhood Education TESOL Minor   Summa Cum Laude
Kayleigh Louisita Warren Environmental Conservation and Management   Plant Identification and Assessment Certificate  
Marla J. Warrior Environmental Conservation and Management Sociology and Human Services Minor    
Luke Wasem Environmental Science   GIS Certificate  
Blake Thomas Lucke Weiher Exercise Physiology      
Blake M. Weniger Sport Administration Coaching Minor, Marketing Minor   Magna Cum Laude
Leah Abigail Wesley Business Administration, Environmental Conservation and Management      
Garrett O. White Master of Arts in Education: Principal Leadership      
Marie Alice Whitebird Accounting Tourism & Hospitality Management Minor    
Katheryn Edwina Whiteskunk Business Administration      
Mathias James Cook Wiederspohn Exercise Physiology     Summa Cum Laude
Raef D. Wilkins Business Administration Finance Minor, Nutrition Minor Food Service Management Certificate  
Jaddah E. Williams Health Sciences   Community Health Worker Certificate  
Jasmine Williams Sociology and Human Services      
Cheyenne Dakota Williams Writing Honors Minor    
Krista Ada Williams Environmental Biology: Wildlife, Plant, and Ecological Science Adventure Education Minor Plant Identification and Assessment Certificate  
Mari Reece Wilson Environmental Conservation and Management Sociology and Human Services Minor Regenerative Food Systems Certificate Summa Cum Laude
Lyla Wortham Computer Engineering Mathematics Minor    
Dannon Audrey Yake Exercise Physiology Coaching Minor, Nutrition Minor Pre-Health Certificate Summa Cum Laude
Nelson Yazzie Computer Information Systems      
Samuel Young Environmental Conservation and Management      
Caden Allen Young Accounting      
Lucinda Naomi Young Environmental Conservation and Management, Native American & Indigenous Studies Environmental Policy Minor, Environmental Science Minor Regenerative Food Systems Certificate Magna Cum Laude
Jamie A. Zapien Master of Arts in Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education      

Regalia

The graduation gowns worn by Fort Lewis College bachelor’s degree candidates and faculty hold origins in the academic dress of the 12th and 13th centuries. In the late 19th century, colors for each academic discipline were standardized for academic dress.  

In 1895, an intercollegiate commission adopted the first “code” of academic dress that included style, cut of the gowns, and prescribed colors. The gown for bachelor’s degree candidates features pointed sleeves and is designed to be worn closed. The doctoral degree gown has bell-shaped sleeves, a front facing of velvet, and three bars of velvet across the sleeves. Facings and sleeve bars may be the color of the discipline in which the doctoral degree was obtained, but traditionally they are black. The material that drapes across the chest and down the back, called hoods, is much more complex in coloring and design. Generally, hoods worn by faculty who have attained their doctorate degrees are trimmed in dark blue to represent their mastery of a discipline. Some institutions also include their school colors in the hood’s design, and others might include the colors of the academic discipline in which the degree was obtained. 

  • Agriculture — Maize 
  • Arts, Letters, Humanities — White 
  • Accountancy, Business — Drab 
  • Economics — Copper 
  • Education — Light Blue 
  • Engineering — Orange 
  • Exercise Science — Sage 
  • Fine Arts — Brown 
  • Journalism — Crimson 
  • Law — Purple 
  • Library Science — Lemon 
  • Medicine — Green 
  • Music — Pink 
  • Oratory — Silver Gray 
  • Pharmacy — Olive Green 
  • Philosophy — Dark Blue 
  • Political Science — Citron 
  • Public Administration — Peacock Blue 
  • Public Health — Salmon Pink 
  • Science — Golden Yellow 
  • Social Work — Citron 
  • Theology — Scarlet 
  • Theatre — Blue 

Fort Lewis College bachelor’s degree candidates wear mortarboards with the tassels hanging to the right before they receive their degrees. Graduates move the tassels to the left after recognition  
by the President. 

Traditions and protocol

Graduation Protocol 

The Fort Lewis College Commencement Ceremony is a solemn, celebratory occasion that recognizes and honors a major life passage for the institution’s graduates. As such, audience members are asked to observe the following: 

  • Please turn off cell phones.
  • Please stand in respect when the graduation processional begins.
  • Please show respect for all graduates by staying through the entirety of the ceremony and not leaving after your graduate has been recognized.
  • Please remain seated during the recession of faculty and graduates.
  • Please note that an American Sign Language interpreter will be located to the left side of the stage.  

Graduation Memories 

facebook.com/fortlewis
#FLCClassOf2026 

Grad Images is the official photographer for Commencement. Photos will be available for purchase within 48–72 hours. Please visit gradimages.com for more information. 

Graduation Reception 

The President’s Office hosts a reception for graduates, their families and guests, and college faculty, staff, and administrators immediately following the ceremony at San Juan Dining Hall in the Student Union. Refreshments will be served. 

Ringing of the Bell 

Per tradition, the FLC community will once again hear the chimes of the legendary Skyhawk bell. This storied bell served many years on a steam locomotive of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. The bell was gifted to Fort Lewis College by William M. White and the D&RGW on December 7, 1963. This year, the bell will ring 68 times, marking each year this special tradition has been honored. 

Inclement Weather Plan

In the event of inclement weather that prevents us from holding the commencement ceremony outdoors, the ceremony will be moved indoors to Whalen Gymnasium. To ensure that all allocated tickets for students’ guests are honored, two separate ceremonies will be held. 

Both ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 2. The first ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the second ceremony at 12 p.m. Each ceremony will last approximately one hour. 

Students will be notified of the activation of the inclement weather plan and their assigned ceremony time on Wednesday, April 29. Graduates will be assigned a ceremony time based on their major.