University of Maine at Augusta celebrates class of 2026

University of Maine at Augusta graduates head to their seats during Saturday morning’s commencement at the Augusta Civic Center. Purchase this image

Megan Brown puts a cap on her service dog, Hazel, as she and other fellow University of Maine at Augusta graduates wait in a back room of the Augusta Civic Center prior to the start Saturday morning’s ceremonies. Purchase this image

University of Maine at Augusta graduate Lillian Lincoln, foreground, shows off her mortarboard, featuring a photo of her children, while she talks with friends May 9 as they gather backstage prior to commencement. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer) Purchase this image

From left, Jaden Crawford, Andrew Fortunato and Sarah Elizabeth Kinnaman — the only three English majors graduating from the University of Maine at Augusta on Saturday — look at a photo prior to the start of Saturday’s commencement ceremonies. Purchase this image

Graduates file into their seats as the commencement ceremonies begin. Purchase this image

Shapha Ali, left, sits with her family, originally from Iraq, as they celebrate the graduation of her husband’s sister. Purchase this image

UMA graduate Danielle Perry decorated her mortarboard in honor of her mother, whom she credited with giving her the strength to finish her education. Purchase this image

Graduates, faculty and audience members stand for the national anthem. Purchase this image

Lisa Dionne, left, watches her eldest granddaughter march during Saturday’s proceedings. With Dionne are two of her other grandchildren, Elena Ellis, center, and Jonathan Ellis. Purchase this image

Peter Precourt, a professor of art and the University of Maine at Augusta’s Faculty Senate president, speaks to attendees of Saturday’s commencement ceremonies. Purchase this image

Addison Cram, left, looks at others in the crowd during Saturday’s commencement ceremonies. Addison and her family were there watching her aunt graduate. Purchase this image