This year’s graduating class reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Students represent 28 of Utah’s 29 counties, 24 states, and 28 countries. Ages among graduates span five decades, with the youngest at just 16 years old and the oldest at 66.

Ceremonies will begin Thursday, April 30, at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield. Guests are asked to be seated by 11:30 a.m. for the processional. The keynote address will be delivered by entrepreneur and humanitarian Rich Christiansen.

During the Richfield ceremony, David Ogden and Lana Ogden will be recognized for their ongoing support of the college’s Richfield campus. Student speakers will include honor graduates Brett Bailey and Wyatt Holyoak.

Later that evening, a four-year degree convocation will take place at the Jorgensen Concert Hall, with guests asked to be seated by 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will feature remarks from singer-songwriter Merrill Osmond. Academic honors will be awarded to Audrey Inglish and Elizabeth Pugh Adams.

Commencement events will conclude Friday, May 1, in Ephraim at Terry Foote Stadium. The outdoor ceremony will begin with the processional at 1:30 p.m.

Featured speaker Sydnee Dickson, former Utah state superintendent of public instruction, will address graduates and receive an honorary degree. Rick Wheeler, a former faculty member and administrator, will also be honored with an honorary degree in recognition of a lifetime of service.

The valedictory address will be delivered by Brooklyn Gilgen of Fountain Green.

Founded in 1888 by Utah pioneers, Snow College has grown into a respected institution serving more than 5,000 students across campuses in Ephraim and Richfield, along with a learning center in Nephi. The college is known for its focus on affordability, personalized education, and helping students graduate with clear career and academic pathways.

Additional details about commencement ceremonies are available on the Snow College website.

As the Class of 2026 prepares to walk across the stage, college leaders say the ceremonies will not only celebrate academic achievement, but also the resilience and determination of students who have worked to build their futures.

“This is a remarkable group of graduates,” officials noted. “Their accomplishments reflect the strength of Snow College’s mission and the bright future ahead for each of them.”