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PULASKI, Tenn. — The ������� celebrated a historic milestone on Saturday, May 2, as 234 degrees were conferred during the university’s spring commencement ceremony, marking the largest graduating class in the institution’s history.

The ceremony, held outdoors on the historic Campus Green, represented the campus’s 156th commencement and the fifth since joining the University of Tennessee System. Under clear skies and in front of proud families, friends, faculty, and staff, graduates crossed the stage in a setting that reflected both the university’s rich heritage and its forward momentum.

This year’s ceremony also marked a meaningful milestone for campus leadership, as it was the first commencement presided over by Chancellor Melinda S. Arnold, PhD.

“This day represents the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and commitment from our students,” said Arnold. “We are proud to celebrate each graduate and the impact they are prepared to make in their communities and careers.”

Degrees awarded included 153 Bachelor of Science, 36 Bachelor of Business Administration, 15 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 20 Master of Business Administration, 7 Master of Science, and 5 Bachelor of Arts degrees, spanning a wide range of academic disciplines.

The Class of 2026 reflects the strength and diversity of �������’s academic programs, with graduates representing fields such as education, business, nursing, and the sciences. Notably, 58 graduates hailed from Giles County, underscoring the university’s continued commitment to serving its local community.

Regional impact was also evident, with 34 graduates from Lawrence County and 23 from Maury County.

As graduates turned their tassels and joined the ranks of , the ceremony stood as both a celebration of individual achievement and a reflection of the university’s continued growth and momentum.