Utah Tech University celebrates 115th graduating class

Utah Tech University celebrated the 2026 graduating class of 3,078 students at its 115th Commencement ceremonies this week.

The ceremonies took place May 6 and 7 at the Utah Tech University Burns Arena. Four ceremonies were held over the two days to provide a more meaningful opportunity to celebrate each individual graduate’s accomplishments. 

“I am incredibly proud of Utah Tech University’s Class of 2026,” President Shane B. Smeed said. “I am confident that as Utah Tech’s newest alumni, our Trailblazers will take their next steps not only with knowledge but also with confidence. They are equipped with the capability that come from hands-on experience and are ready to apply what they’ve learned to solve real-world challenges and make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.”

Each graduating class is unique. This year, the eldest graduate is 71, earning their General Studies Certificate. The youngest graduate earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at age 15. The majority of this year’s graduates are female, at 62%, and 28% are first-generation graduates.

Celebrating the culmination of Utah Tech graduates’ hard work and the ultimate accomplishment of earning their degrees, Commencement is the most important time of the year on the Utah Tech campus. As a result, the Commencement Committee works very hard all year long to ensure no detail is overlooked. This year, to increase the celebratory feeling of Commencement festivities, Utah Tech hosted a Commencement Drone Show at the beginning of the week for the first time in its history.

For more information about Utah Tech’s Commencement Ceremonies visit utahtech.edu/commencement.