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Spring 2026 Commencement / Graduation
Dear 2026 Graduate,
Misericordia University will celebrate your academic achievements through the various activities of Commencement. You have earned the honor of participating in these ceremonies, and your presence at these events is vital. The following pages will provide you with information for specific Commencement related events. If you have questions that are not answered on that page, please contact the office coordinating each event. Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you at Commencement.
On Friday, May 8, 2026, and as a community of faith, we will be celebrating Baccalaureate Liturgy at 4:00 PM in Mercy Center Chapel. You, your family and friends are welcome to come and participate. Be assured that you are remembered in our prayers in a special way as you prepare for your graduation.
Congratulations to those who will be completing their degrees this semester. We extend the best of wishes for a healthy and prosperous future!
Spring 2026 Commencement
Meet the Commencement Speakers
Honoring distinguished leaders whose lives of service, justice, compassion and advocacy offer an inspiring example for Misericordia University graduates.
Rabbi Larry Kaplan and Gerri Kaplan
The graduate ceremony will feature keynote addresses by Rabbi Larry Kaplan and Gerri Kaplan, who will also receive honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees.
Rabbi Kaplan has served since 1998 as the spiritual leader of Temple Israel in Wilkes-Barre and as a chaplain at the VA Medical Center. He has also shared his knowledge as an educator at Misericordia University and King’s College.
Gerri Kaplan, an educator and community leader, has dedicated her career to supporting children and families through education and outreach programs. Together, the Kaplans have made a profound impact through their commitment to foster care, opening their home to more than 125 children and creating a large, diverse and loving family.
Their shared life of faith, compassion and service reflects Misericordia University’s mission of mercy, justice and hospitality and offers an inspiring example for graduate students preparing to serve their communities.
Kevin Hyland, OBE
The undergraduate ceremony will feature keynote speaker Kevin Hyland, OBE, who will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Hyland is an internationally recognized leader in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery, with more than 30 years of public service. He led London’s Human Trafficking Unit and later served as the United Kingdom’s first independent anti-slavery commissioner, advancing national and global strategies to combat exploitation and protect vulnerable populations.
A co-founder of the Santa Marta Group, Hyland has worked extensively with governments, law enforcement and international organizations, including the United Nations, to address modern slavery and support initiatives aimed at eradicating human trafficking and forced labor worldwide.
His dedication to justice, collaboration and human dignity provides a powerful message for undergraduate students as they prepare to enter an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
The Spring Commencement Ceremonies will be broadcasted on Misericordia University's YouTube Channel to watch live. The broadcast of the ceremony will be recorded and made available on our YouTube channel for those that are unable to watch it live. Tune in to our channel shortly before the start of each ceremony.
Please check back for information on the 2026 Winter Commencement