Midwest University held its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 14 at its main campus in the United States, celebrating graduates from around the world as they embarked on new journeys in leadership, scholarship, and global service.

The ceremony brought together faculty members, university leaders, families, and distinguished guests in recognition of students who successfully completed undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of academic disciplines.

The commencement proceedings were presided over by Earl Haskins, while congratulatory remarks were delivered by Lindell F. Shumake. Degrees were formally conferred by James Song, founder and president of the university.

Graduates received degrees in diverse academic fields, including theology, business administration, music, counseling, education, and leadership studies. The university also conferred advanced doctoral degrees such as the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), underscoring its ongoing commitment to academic rigor and the cultivation of globally engaged leaders.

In recognition of their contributions to international education, public service, and cultural cooperation, honorary doctoral degrees were awarded to Ishii Mario Alberto, mayor of José C. Paz, Argentina, and Luis Abrham Gonzalez Arenal of Mexico.

The ceremony concluded with congratulatory remarks from Simon Lee, an alumnus of the university and vice president of GGU, followed by the benediction delivered by Stephen Combs.

In its closing message, the university expressed confidence that the graduating class would continue to serve as agents of transformation and innovation within communities around the world, carrying forward the institution’s mission of faith-centered leadership and global engagement.