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Local media chronicles Union's Commencement

Commencement shines the spotlight on the Class of 2026

When he arrived on campus in the summer of 2022, Isaiah Russell was filled with anxiety and exhilaration. He had left his home in Silver Springs, Md. for the trip to Union and the next step in his life’s journey. “When the first day of classes rolled around, I was overwhelmed by a sea of nerves,” said Russell, an English major with a minor in digital studies. “Now, when I walk around campus, I find myself wanting to try new things and challenge myself, a testament to how much this place has changed me. “Uni

Meet the valedictorians of the Class of 2026

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Meet Sarah Zeidalkilani, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

Sarah Zeidalkilani ’26

Meet Miyah Falk, the student speaker for the Class of 2026

Miyah Falk

Technology pioneer John Kelly III ’76 to be featured speaker at Commencement

John Kelley
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