On Saturday, May 9, the Cairn University community gathered in the Mason Activity Center to celebrate the graduating class of 2026. We celebrated 130 graduates, awarding two associate’s degrees, 84 bachelor’s degrees, and 52 master’s degrees. The ceremony also recognized graduates from the Class of 1976, who celebrated the 50 year anniversary of their own graduation from Cairn.
Following the awarding of diplomas and degrees, University President Todd J. Williams delivered the commencement address. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:1–9, he challenged graduates to view their calling through the lens of faithfulness rather than personal achievement. God grants us all unique gifts and opportunities in life. Dr. Williams reminded graduates that we all stand before God equal in our need for God and his grace.
Reflecting on Paul’s descriptions of the soldier, athlete, and farmer in 2 Timothy, Dr. Williams encouraged graduates to remain focused on serving Christ above all else. He reminded students that the Christian life is not about earning redemption through hard work or performance, but about living in response to the forgiveness already given through Christ. In a culture often consumed with self-promotion and personal success, Dr. Williams encouraged graduates to shift their focus toward lives of service and devotion to the glory of God.
Provost Adam Porcella announced the undergraduate students with the highest academic achievements. He recognized Felicity Anne Crippen and Adaira Nicole Hufford for earning the second-highest GPA of 3.99 and Abigail Grace Raymond and Eli Blake Cerezo for achieving a perfect 4.00 GPA. In addition to celebrating academic achievements, the University recognized several faculty members for advancing in faculty rank this academic year. Dr. Bryan Murawski was named faculty member of the year.
The ceremony concluded with the longstanding tradition of singing the University hymn, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, a reminder that while we are called to be faithful to Christ, he has promised to be ever faithful to us.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
If you would like to watch the recording of this year’s Commencement, it is available here.
