Commencement 2026 Photos and Video
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New England College Celebrates the Class of 2026
The College celebrated the graduation of over 1,200 students for the 2025鈥�2026 academic year and hosted New Hampshire Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.
New England College (乐播传媒) held its 79th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 2, on the Simon Lawn in Henniker and celebrated the achievements of the class of 2026. Throughout the 2025鈥�2026 academic year, approximately 1,212 students graduated from 乐播传媒鈥檚 on-campus and online undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
鈥淐ommencement is both a celebration of achievement and a reminder of the responsibility that comes with opportunity,鈥� said Dr. Wayne F. Lesperance, Jr., President of New England College. 鈥淎t 乐播传媒, we are committed to preparing students not only for successful careers, but also for lives of purpose, leadership, and service. As our graduates take this next step, they carry with them the resilience, compassion, and determination needed to strengthen their communities and shape a better future for all.鈥�
Graduates, their families and friends, and 乐播传媒 guests heard from Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander from New Hampshire鈥檚 Second Congressional District, who served as Commencement speaker. Rep. Goodlander received an honorary doctorate from 乐播传媒 during the ceremony.
鈥淭o the class of 2026, this is your day. You have worked hard. You have learned the habits of heart and mind that are going to serve you in the days ahead,鈥� Rep. Goodlander shared. 鈥淵ou are the next generation of leaders, called to take the wheel and chart a bold course. We need your ideas, your talents, your integrity, your fire, your courage, and your kindness. You have made a positive difference in the life of this community. Don鈥檛 lose faith in your ability, your power, to make a positive difference in the life of our nation.鈥�
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Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander Set to Deliver Commencement Address to New England College鈥檚 2026 Graduating Class
Goodlander, who represents New Hampshire鈥檚 Second Congressional District, will address graduates and receive an honorary doctorate degree from the College.
Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) has been named the Commencement speaker for New England College鈥檚 2026 graduation ceremony on May 2. In addition, the New England College Board of Trustees has authorized the awarding of the Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa to Goodlander in recognition of her achievements and service to the Granite State.
A native of Nashua, New Hampshire, Goodlander credits the Granite State for instilling the values of community, citizenship, service, and active participation in America鈥檚 democratic process. She began her career as a foreign policy advisor to Senator John McCain in the United States Senate and went on to serve as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve for over a decade. After law school, she clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer on the United States Supreme Court and taught constitutional law at the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth College. She then served as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice and as a senior advisor at the White House. Goodlander was elected to represent New Hampshire鈥檚 Second District in November 2024.
鈥淲e are honored to welcome Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander to New England College as we celebrate the Class of 2026,鈥� said Dr. Wayne F. Lesperance, Jr., President of New England College. 鈥淎s a proud New Hampshire native and dedicated public servant, Congresswoman Goodlander embodies the values of civic responsibility, leadership, and service that we strive to cultivate in our students. Her distinguished career offers a powerful example of leadership in action, and I am confident her message will resonate deeply with our graduates as they prepare to make their own meaningful contributions to their communities and our democracy.鈥�
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Frequently Asked Questions
Regalia
Regalia is available for purchase now until March 15, 2026. During checkout, you may choose to have your regalia shipped directly to your home address or shipped to New England College. Please note that all regalia orders ship only after the ordering window closes.
If you choose to have regalia shipped to New England College, you will still be required to enter a home shipping address as a contingency. New England College will absorb the shipping costs for orders delivered to campus. Information regarding pick-up of regalia prior to the 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be shared at a later date.
If you have trouble placing your regalia order, please reach out to the campus store at pilgrimshop@nec.edu with a detailed description of the error, your name and/or student ID number, and whether you are shipping your order to your home or to 乐播传媒.
Please remember that ordering regalia does not guarantee eligibility to participate in the Commencement ceremony. For questions regarding eligibility, please contact the Registrar鈥檚 office at 603.428.2203.
Not attending the 2026 Commencement Ceremony? You can still purchase regalia for a home celebration or photoshoot.
Registrar鈥檚 Office Message to Students
Students indicate their intention to participate in the Commencement ceremony when they file their Intent to Graduate Form with the Registrar鈥檚 Office. Intent to Graduate Forms should be submitted in accordance with College guidelines, but no later than one term prior to Commencement. Late submissions may not be accommodated.
Eligibility to Graduate
You must fill out and submit your Intent to Graduate Form. It can be found on the Registrar鈥檚 webpage. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your eligibility to graduate, please contact the Registrar鈥檚 Office at registrarsoffice@nec.edu, or Student Financial Services at sfs@nec.edu.
Students who wish to have their name in the Commencement program must have their intent to graduate filed by April 1.
Students may only participate in the Commencement ceremony if their month of graduation falls between July 2025 and May 2026. Students within 12 credits of completing their degree program as of the date of the May ceremony may also attend. Students may only attend one ceremony.聽 Commencement eligibility will be determined by the Registrar鈥檚 Office.
If your anticipated graduation date changes, you must notify the Registrar鈥檚 Office by emailing registrarsoffice@nec.edu.
Student Financial Services Reminder to Students
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