Delta State University announces Spring Commencement dates

Cleveland, MS (04/23/2026) — Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Email: nduff@deltastate.edu

Delta State University announces Spring Commencement dates

CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University will celebrate its Spring 2026 graduates with four commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 7-8 at the Bologna Performing Arts Center, recognizing students across all academic programs as they complete their degrees.

Commencement exercises will begin on Thursday, May 7, with a ceremony honoring all graduate students. The ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m. Undergraduate ceremonies will follow on Friday, May 8, with three separate events scheduled throughout the day to recognize graduates from each academic college. The first ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will include undergraduate students from the College of Business and Aviation. A second ceremony at 11:00 a.m. will recognize graduates from the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities. The final ceremony of the day, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., will honor undergraduate students from the College of Nursing, Health, and Sciences.

All ceremonies will be held at the Bologna Performing Arts Center on Delta State's campus. Each graduate will receive 6 tickets. For more information about picking up tickets, or for further general commencement information, visit deltastate.edu/academics/registrars-office/graduation/.

Cutline: DSU will hold four commencement ceremonies at the Bologna Performing Arts Center, May 7-8.

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About Delta State University: Delta State University is a four-year public institution whose nearly 2,800 students come from most U.S. states and more than 45 countries. Acknowledging its beginning as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique fields of study. Programs such as those available through the Delta Music Institute, the Commercial Aviation Department, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information highlight the University's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves with world-leading, industry-acclaimed programs. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State offers top-notch academic programs in business, arts, sciences, nursing, education, and more. DSU Athletics has won 15 national championships, 70 conference championships, and 37 regional titles.

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