[GALLERY] Class of 2026 celebrates graduation at NIU Convocation Center

From tassel turns to diploma walks, this gallery highlights moments from the class of 2026’s graduation ceremony at Northern Illinois University.

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff • May 20, 2026

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