Illini Student-Athletes Celebrate Graduation Weekend
May 15, 2026 | Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Gymnastics, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Men's Golf, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Men's Track & Field, Academic Services, Varsity I
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Illinois Commencement (Saturday, 9:30 a.m. CT)
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. – During the 2025-26 academic year, a total of 121 current and former Fighting Illini student-athletes will earn degrees from the University of Illinois, including 90 this weekend as part of May commencement ceremonies at Memorial Stadium.
122 total degrees in 2025-26
By Semester
» 91 in May 2026
» 11 in August 2026 (expected)
» 20 in December 2025
Baseball (12)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Contreras | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Mitch Dye | Sociology | August 2026 |
| Reed Gannon | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Nick Groves | Agricultural and Consumer Economics | May 2026 |
| Will Johannes | Agricultural and Consumer Economics | May 2026 |
| Richie LaCien | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Liam McKillop | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Ben Plumley | Accountancy (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Sam Reed | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2026 |
| Kyle Schupmann | Agricultural and Consumer Economics | May 2026 |
| Jake Swartz | Agricultural and Consumer Economics | May 2026 |
| Cole Warehime | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
Men's Basketball (4)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kylan Boswell | Communication | May 2026 |
| Ben Humrichous | Business Analytics (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| AJ Redd | Finance | May 2026 |
| Ty Rodgers | Communication | May 2026 |
Football (29)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Anderson | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | December 2025 |
| Tanner Arkin | Health Communication (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Matthew Bailey | Kinesiology | May 2026 |
| Hank Beatty | Marketing | December 2025 |
| Daniel Brown | Community Health | August 2026 |
| Alec Bryant | Communication (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Ben Clawson | Agricultural and Consumer Economics | December 2025 |
| Torrie Cox Jr. | Communication | December 2025 |
| Keelan Crimmins | Education Policy, Organization & Leadership | May 2026 |
| J.C. Davis | Communication | May 2026 |
| Guillermo Gallardo | Kinesiology | May 2026 |
| TJ Griffin | Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication | December 2025 |
| Brandon Henderson | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2026 |
| Carter Hewitt | Crop Sciences (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Ashton Hollins | Kinesiology | December 2025 |
| Ismael Kante | Communication | August 2026 |
| James Kreutz | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2026 |
| Clayton Leonard | Kinesiology | December 2025 |
| Leon Lowery Jr. | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (Master's) | December 2025 |
| Tyler McClure | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Tyler McMillan | Health Communication (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| TJ McMillen | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2026 |
| Magnus Møller | Philosophy | May 2026 |
| Kenenna Odeluga | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Tyson Rooks | Kinesiology | December 2025 |
| Dezmond Schuster | Sociology | May 2026 |
| Xavier Scott | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2026 |
| Maurice Smith Jr. | Financial Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| James Thompson Jr. | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (Master's) | December 2025 |
Men's Golf (1)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Voois | Finance | May 2026 |
Women's Golf (4)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brielle Mapanao | Kinesiology | May 2026 |
| Anna Ritter | Communication | May 2026 |
| Sophia Sulkar | Computer Engineering | May 2026 |
| Victoria Zheng | Finance | May 2026 |
Men's Gymnastics (6)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tate Costa | Business Analytics (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Will Hauke | Human Resources & Industrial Relations (Master's) | December 2025 |
| Kyle Mayotte | Agricultural and Consumer Economics | December 2025 |
| Connor Micklos | Advertising | May 2026 |
| Sam Phillips | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Ryan Vanichtheeranont | Biochemistry | May 2026 |
Women's Gymnastics (4)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Alea Byrne | Kinesiology | May 2026 |
| Tali Joelson | Dietetics and Nutrition | May 2026 |
| Megan Sapp | Political Science | May 2026 |
| Arielle Ward | Finance (Master's) | May 2026 |
Soccer (6)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Foley | Advertising | December 2025 |
| Lia Howard | Communication | December 2025 |
| Izzy Lee | Systems Engineering and Design | May 2026 |
| Ellen Persson | Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences | May 2026 |
| Ashley Stellon | Industrial Design | May 2026 |
| Sydney Stephens | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (Master's) | December 2025 |
Softball (5)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle Debevec | Accountancy | May 2026 |
| Juliana Hooker | Supply Chain Management | May 2026 |
| Reese Hunkins | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2026 |
| Alaina Miller | Interdisciplinary Health Sciences | May 2026 |
| Karley Yergler | Interdisciplinary Health Sciences | May 2026 |
Swim & Dive (8)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Martina Cibulkova | Kinesiology | August 2026 |
| Liv Dorshorst | Social Work | May 2026 |
| Sara Jass | Kinesiology | May 2026 |
| Michelle Kaner | Psychology | August 2026 |
| Abby Ninan | Accountancy | May 2026 |
| Adelaide Reaser | Accountancy | May 2026 |
| Alexis Wendel | Finance | May 2026 |
| Jillian Wilson | Economics | May 2026 |
Men's Tennis (3)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bowers | Molecular and Cellular Biology | May 2026 |
| Kenta Miyoshi | Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship | May 2026 |
| William Mroz | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2026 |
Women's Tennis (2)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| McKenna Schaefbauer | Political Science | May 2026 |
| Kasia Treiber | Accountancy (Master's) | May 2026 |
Men's Track & Field/Cross Country (4)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Daggett | Geography (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Kam Garrett | Human Development & Family Sciences | May 2026 |
| Brady Masters | Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship | December 2025 |
| Tadeas Placek | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | December 2025 |
Women's Track & Field/Cross Country (17)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oluwatomilayo Akintunde | Health Communication (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Avril Andre | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Kristine Blazevica | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Azariyah Bryant | Communication | May 2026 |
| Faith Deering | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2026 |
| Audrey Ginsberg | Kinesiology | May 2026 |
| Eliza Kraule | Technology Management (Master's) | December 2025 |
| Lina Maatouk | Business Analytics (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Phethisang Makhethe | Psychology | May 2026 |
| Mia Morello | Human Development & Family Studies | May 2026 |
| Ashley Oliver | Bioengineering | May 2026 |
| Anastasia Retsa | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Bara Sajdokova | Psychology | December 2025 |
| Morgan Smalls | Health Communication (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Darja Sopova | Communication | May 2026 |
| Tori Thomas | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | December 2025 |
| Nora Wollen | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
Volleyball (5)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bingham | Urban Planning (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Cari Bohm | Management | May 2026 |
| Kayla Burbage | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Averie Hernandez | Communication | May 2026 |
| Bianca May | Accountancy; Information Systems | May 2026 |
Wrestling (11)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Will Baysingar | Finance + Data Science | May 2026 |
| Joey Braunagel | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2026 |
| Kole Brower | Middle Grades Education | August 2026 |
| Lucas Byrd | Crop Sciences (Graduate Certificate) | May 2026 |
| Dylan Connell | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Charlie Fifield | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Charlie Heydorn | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2026 |
| Cade Lautt | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Luke Luffman | Health Communication (Master's) | August 2026 |
| Danny Pucino | Management (Master's) | May 2026 |
| Caelan Riley | Advertising | May 2026 |
Players Mentioned
Throws
/ Women's Track & Field
RB
/ Football
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
TE
/ Football
DB
/ Football
141/149
/ Wrestling
WR
/ Football
MB/OH
/ Volleyball
Heptathlon
/ Women's Track & Field
MB
/ Volleyball
G
/ Men's Basketball
/ Men's Tennis
197
/ Wrestling
141
/ Wrestling
LB
/ Football
OLB
/ Football
Sprints
/ Women's Track & Field
MB
/ Volleyball
133
/ Wrestling
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
Free/Fly
/ Swimming & Diving
DB
/ Football
197
/ Wrestling
C
/ Baseball
AA
/ Men's Gymnastics
DB
/ Football
P
/ Football
/ Men's Cross Country
OL
/ Football
IF
/ Softball
Throws
/ Women's Track & Field
Free
/ Swimming & Diving
RHP
/ Baseball
157
/ Wrestling
F
/ Soccer
DL
/ Football
LHP
/ Baseball
Jumps
/ Men's Track & Field
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
LB
/ Football
OF
/ Baseball
AA
/ Men's Gymnastics
OL
/ Football
OH/OPP
/ Volleyball
DL
/ Football
184
/ Wrestling
WR
/ Football
RHP
/ Softball
F
/ Soccer
F
/ Men's Basketball
IF
/ Softball
Breast/IM
/ Swimming & Diving
FX, BB, VT
/ Women's Gymnastics
C/1B
/ Baseball
Back
/ Swimming & Diving
LB
/ Football
Heptathlon
/ Women's Track & Field
LB
/ Football
RHP
/ Baseball
197
/ Wrestling
GK
/ Soccer
OLB
/ Football
OLB
/ Football
285
/ Wrestling
Sprints
/ Women's Track & Field
Throws
/ Women's Track & Field
/ Women's Golf
/ Men's Cross Country
S/DS
/ Volleyball
AA
/ Men's Gymnastics
WR
/ Football
RHP
/ Baseball
OL
/ Football
OL
/ Football
AA
/ Men's Gymnastics
OF
/ Softball
/ Men's Tennis
OL
/ Football
Pole Vault
/ Women's Track & Field
/ Men's Tennis
Fly/Free
/ Swimming & Diving
LB
/ Football
Sprints
/ Women's Track & Field
D
/ Soccer
AA
/ Men's Gymnastics
Sprints
/ Men's Track & Field
RHP
/ Baseball
141
/ Wrestling
IM/Free
/ Swimming & Diving
G
/ Men's Basketball
LHP
/ Baseball
Pole Vault
/ Women's Track & Field
125
/ Wrestling
/ Women's Golf
G/F
/ Men's Basketball
DB
/ Football
Jumps
/ Women's Track & Field
UB, BB
/ Women's Gymnastics
/ Women's Tennis
INF
/ Baseball
OL
/ Football
DB
/ Football
Jumps
/ Women's Track & Field
TE
/ Football
Jumps
/ Women's Track & FieldM
/ Soccer
M
/ Soccer
/ Women's Golf
RHP
/ Baseball
Pole Vault
/ Women's Track & Field
DL
/ Football
AA
/ Men's Gymnastics
/ Men's Golf
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
OF/1B
/ Baseball
Fly/Back
/ Swimming & Diving
Fly/Free
/ Swimming & Diving
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
RHP
/ Softball
/ Women's Golf
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