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UPDATED May 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
May 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
UT Knoxville to honor record-setting class of 9,000
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UT Knoxville will hold 10 commencement ceremonies May 14–17 to honor about 9,000 graduates, its largest class yet.
WHO: University of Tennessee, Knoxville; approximately 9,000 graduates
WHAT: Record-setting graduating class honored across 10 commencement ceremonies
WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 11:21 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The university is holding scheduled commencement ceremonies to honor the record-setting graduating class.
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