MEDIA ADVISORY: Coppin State University to Host 126th Commencement Ceremony on May 22, 2026
BALTIMORE – Coppin State University will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, 2026. U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks will deliver the keynote address as graduates, families, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters gather to honor this year’s graduating class.
Graduates will participate in the university’s traditional commencement walk, beginning at the Parlett L. Moore Library quad, passing the statue of Fanny Jackson Coppin, and concluding at the Physical Education Complex Soccer Field for the ceremony.
Class of 2026 Highlights:
More than 300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees will be conferred
Members of the Class of 1976 will be recognized as Golden Graduates during commencement weekend
Graduates represent a wide range of disciplines across health sciences, education, business, STEM, liberal arts, and criminal justice.
Event Details
What: 126th Commencement Ceremony
Who:
Angela Alsobrooks
Anthony L. Jenkins
Graduates of the Class of 2026
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
Where:
Physical Education Complex Soccer Field
Coppin State University
2523 Gwynns Falls Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21216
Press Note:
Media planning to attend commencement should RSVP by Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 4 p.m. by emailing CherRae Dickerson at cdickerson@coppin.edu. Limited media parking will be available on campus.
More information about commencement is available at:
Coppin State University Commencement Information
The ceremony will also be livestreamed at:
Coppin State University Livestream
