COLUMBUS, Ga., May 7 -- Columbus State University issued the following news release:

Six graduation-related ceremonies on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 will celebrate the 978* Columbus State University students comprising its Spring 2026 graduating class. The festivities will include three college-specific ceremonies throughout the day on Friday, marking the university's 131st commencement exercises.Those events include:

Thursday, May 14

Friday, May 15

Each of the May 15 commencement ceremonies will feature Georgia State Senator Ed Harbison as the keynote speaker. First elected in 1992 and currently the longest-serving member of the state senate, Harbison will deliver his insights on civic leadership and service.

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