Bay Path University Celebrates the Class of 2026 During Commencement Weekend
Physician Assistant Class of 2026
Bay Path Online Rose Ceremony Attendees
Commencement 2026
Dyani-Janelle Reyes, Undergraduate Student Speaker
Zabihullah Dayan Ibrahimi, Graduate Student Speaker
President Doran, Eileen Stern: Honorary Degree Recipient, Wayne Webster and Dr. Blank
Commencement Speaker: Lisa McCarthy, CFO, Duracell, Inc
Miranda Dal Zovo presents Janaye Cunningham with the 2026 Eagle Award
Susan Eyvazzadeh presents the Pathfinder Award to Nija Jasman DeLeon-Saunders
Bay Path University celebrated the achievements, perseverance, and bright futures of the Class of 2026 during a series of meaningful Commencement events held May 2–3, culminating in the University’s Commencement Ceremony on May 3. Family members, friends, faculty, and supporters gathered to honor graduates from across Bay Path’s undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and programs as they marked this important milestone.
On May 2, the University hosted several special celebrations recognizing the unique journeys of its graduates. The MS in Physician Assistant Studies Celebration honored the hard work, resilience, and dedication of students completing the rigorous program. From long days of study to hands-on clinical experiences, graduates reflected on the journey that prepared them to make a meaningful impact in the communities they will serve.
Bay Path Online graduates were welcomed to campus for the University’s annual Rose Ceremony, a cherished tradition that has connected graduates to the Longmeadow campus for 26 years. During the ceremony, each graduate received a rose and dedicated it to the people, experiences, and lessons that helped them persevere along the way. The event served as a powerful reminder of the support systems and determination that help make educational goals possible.
The University also celebrated graduates from its doctoral programs during the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on May 2. Graduates from programs in Education, Health Science, Nursing Practice, and Occupational Therapy were recognized during a meaningful academic tradition that symbolizes the transition from student to scholar-practitioner and leader. The ceremony celebrated not only academic achievement, but also the lasting impact these graduates will make in their professions and communities.
Together, the weekend’s events reflected the spirit of Bay Path University: resilience, leadership, community, and the power of education to transform lives. Congratulations to the Bay Path University Class of 2026.