The ceremony will be live-streamed on our website.
Graduation
Spring Commencement
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Location
Colis & Dolores Campbell Activity Center
10th & Mayhew, York, Nebraska
Commencement Speaker
Tami Heim
Tami Heim has served as president and CEO of the Christian Leadership Alliance since January 2012. In 2026, the alliance celebrates its 50th anniversary. Her professional career includes executive leadership experience across the technology, marketing, publishing, and retail industries. She has served as a partner in The A Group – Brand Development, executive vice president and chief publishing officer for Thomas Nelson Publishers, and president of Borders, Inc. Following her graduation from Purdue University, Heim spent 22 years with Federated Department Stores, where she led merchandise divisions, stores, and regional chains. Read more.
Graduates
Graduates should gather in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center no later than 9:15 am.
The Provost's office will provide ALL regalia (cap, gown, stoles, cords, etc.) for the event. Dress clothing will be appropriate to wear under your graduation gown.
Graduates receiving a master's degree will need to choose an escort for the graduation hooding ceremony. Your escort should join you in the BPAC at 9:15 for instructions and line-up.
Photos will be taken and available after the ceremony.
Guests
The doors open at 9:00 a.m. for guests. No tickets are required. The event is open to the public, with seating on a first come first served basis. No reserved seating is permitted, with the exception of seating arranged before the event for individuals with special needs. To arrange special seating, please contact Valene Roseke (vmroseke@york.edu).