The 58th annual Sandburg commencement took place May 14 on the Galesburg campus. A 5 p.m. ceremony celebrated those who completed health professions and career technology programs. A second ceremony took place at 7:30 p.m. for students who completed transfer degree programs.
The ceremonies also recognized our 2026 recipients for Faculty of the Year (James Sanders), Adjunct Faculty of the Year (Becky Echelberger), Staff Member of the Year (Mike Kratz), Distinguished Alumnus Award (Brittany Clark) and Pacesetter Award (Victor Dantas).
NEWS RELEASE: Sandburg honors 2026 Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Staff Member of the Year Award winners
NEWS RELEASE: Brittany Clark, Victor Dantas named 2026 Sandburg alumni award winners
View photos from each ceremony below. High-resolution, downloadable versions are available on the Sandburg Flickr page. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!