SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands of students crossed the stage Friday as the University of California, Santa Barbara kicked off commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026.
The day was filled with smiles, cheers, and plenty of emotion as graduates and their families gathered to celebrate years of hard work and academic achievement.
As the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” echoed across campus, students marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another…