Dr. Blanca Lupiani, vice provost for faculty affairs guides the university mace to the ceremony stage during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Student looks for family members in the crowd during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Aggie graduates sit and wait for the commencement to begin during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

The 150th anniversary graduation tassle during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Student decorated cap on display during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Electrical Engineering graduate Arabella Aguirre stands at the podium for invocation during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

A student hugs a staff memeber during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Student waves at family members in the crowd during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Student greets the stage party during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

View of Reed Arena from the stands as graduates walk the stage during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

A graduate gestures towards the other graduates during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Biomedical Sciences graduate Audrey Jo Clamp receives her diploma during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Family member cheers in the crowd during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Interim President Thomas D. Williams gig ’ems to the students during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Students applaud during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Student changes their aggie ring to face away from them during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Students sway to the Aggie War Hymn during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Students sway to the Aggie War Hymn during the 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony for the College of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Former Life & Arts Editor Fallon Ferguson smiles at the stage party during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Belle Chapa/The Battalion)

Decorated graduation cap during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Belle Chapa/The Battalion)

Student waves at family members in the crowd during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Belle Chapa/The Battalion)

Student waves at family members in the crowd during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Belle Chapa/The Battalion)

Student looks at family members in the crowd during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Belle Chapa/The Battalion)

Former photo chief Adriano Espinosa greets the stage party during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Belle Chapa/The Battalion)

Student looks into crowd during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Belle Chapa/The Battalion)

Graduation program for the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Reed Arena on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Belle Chapa/The Battalion)

The ceremonial flowers during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Spring 2026 graduates walk into Reed Arena during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Journalism graduate Youngchan Kang walks towards his seat during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Graduating seniors react to seeing their loved ones in the arena crowd during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Sitting graduates pose for a photo during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

A student waves toward the Reed Arena crowd during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Family members of students stand for applause during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Senior Yell Leader Heath Flanagan is sworn in to the U.S. Army officer rank of First Lieutenant during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Spring 2026 seniors stand to honor the newly commisioned military officers during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Commandant of Corps of Cadets LtGen James W. Bierman Jr. greets a newly commissioned naval officer during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

A student gestures as she walks off the stage during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Communications graduate and former Battalion associate photo chief Ashely Bautista gestures during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Communications graduate and former Maroon Life Editor-in-Chief Sydnei Miles poses for a photo during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

A copy of the Battalion newspaper on the grad cap of Communications graduate Sydnei Miles during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Journalism graduate and Former Battalion Managing editor Mathias Cubillan during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Communications graduate and former Battalion Sports editor Matthew Seaver posers for a photo for The Eagle photographer Meredith Seaver during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Communications graduate Belle Chapa gestures as she crosses the stage during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Economics graduate Isabella Garcia gig’s ’em during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Communications graduate and former Battalion Life & Arts writer Ava Whelan smiles for a photo during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Two graduates greet their loved ones during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

A student diploma case next to an arrangement of roses during the 2026 undergraduate ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and Military commisioning ceremony at Reed Area on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)