PHOTOS: Morris Brown College 2026 spring commencement ceremony

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PHOTOS: Morris Brown College 2026 spring commencement ceremony

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Graduates pose for photos at Morris Brown’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

This graduate earned a lot of honor cords and other awards to display on his gown. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Morris Brown faculty prepare for commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

You can never take too many graduation photos, and that was true at Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Friends and family have their camera phones at the ready for Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Morris Brown graduates must have felt like celebrities walking through the sea of cameras during commencement. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

As one row finishes walking across the stage, the next row prepares to be in the spotlight. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

The pews were full at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026, for Morris Brown's commencement. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Graduates make their way to stage to receive their diplomas during Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

A graduate shows off their diploma. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

One graduate cheers for another during Saturday's ceremony. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

The smiles were endless for both graduates and faculty as diplomas were conferred. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Faith Shamley is the Class of 2026 valedictorian for Morris Brown College. She has been accepted into graduate school at Columbia University. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Once the tassel is turned, it's official. These Morris Brown degree candidates are officially graduated. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Students celebrate being official graduates of Morris Brown College. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Students join hands and sing the school alma mater "Dear Old Morris Brown." (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Morris Brown calls this year's graduates the "Restoration Class," the first since the school regained accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Friends and family join in the school's traditions. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority perform a step program after Morris Brown College commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority perform a step program after Morris Brown College commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

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Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)

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