Cal State Bakersfield held its spring graduation ceremony at Dignity Health Arena for the first time, celebrating the Class of 2026 with family and friends in attendance.
For the spring semester, 1,584 students graduated with bachelor’s degrees, 288 with master’s degrees and 14 with doctoral degrees in educational leadership. Combined with the fall semester, a total of 3,429 students graduated from Cal State Bakersfield.
University President Vernon B. Harper Jr. said crossing the stage carries deep meaning — especially for students who are the first in their families to attend a 4-year university…