Congratulations to Graduating Wake Forest Student-Athletes and the Entire Class of 2026!

Congratulations to Graduating Wake Forest Student-Athletes and the Entire Class of 2026!

5/18/2026 5:00:00 AM | Baseball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Student Services, Spirit Program (Cheer/Dance/Mascot)

The Wake Forest University Class of 2026 is highlighted by the academic and athletic achievements of 104 graduating student-athletes.

By: Stephen Czarda

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – On Monday morning, Wake Forest University student-athletes will participate in 2026 commencement ceremonies on Hearn Plaza.

This class features 104 Demon Deacons including 33 student-athletes that earned their degrees in December. They have collectively won more than 680 contests during their Demon Deacon career, have won eight ACC Championships, two ACC individual championships, two NCAA Championships and the 2025 ITA Indoor Men's Championship.

Additionally, this class earned 88 All-ACC Academic selections and were named to All-ACC teams 27 times!

Student-Athlete Graduation List

Fall 2025:
- Amelia Frey (BS Health & Exercise Science)
- Nick Andersen (Master of Project Management)
- Mason Andrade (BA in Economics)
- Robby Ashford (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Anthony Borriello (Certificate in Project Management)
- Karate Brenson (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Jamario Clements (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Fa'alili Fa'amoe (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Eni Falayi (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Jayden Loving (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Will Cobb (Master of Digital Marketing)
- Langston Hardy (Master of Digital Marketing)
- Cale Doyle (BS in Business and Enterprise Management)
- Derrell Johnson II (BA in Communication)
- Devin Kylany (Master of Communication)
- Zach Lohavichan (Certificate of Project Management)
- Alec Marenco (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Karon Prunty (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Sawyer Racanelli (Master of Project Management)
- George Sell (Master of Project Management)
- Ian VerSteeg (BA in Philosophy)
- Lardarius Webb Jr. (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- Ashaad Williams (Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analytics)
- BJ Williams (Master in Project Management)
- Tommy Bebie (BA in Communication)
- Andre Hodge (BA in Communication)
- Cooper Flax (BA in Communication)
- Nico Rabiu (BA in Communication)
- Basit Umar (BA in Communication)
- Vlad Walent (BS in Health and Exercise Science)
- Taryn Chance (BA in Sociology)
- Wyatt Crespi (Master of Digital Marketing)
- Sophie Faircloth (Master of Digital Marketing)
Spring 2026:
- Zach Johnston (BA in Communication)
- Ellie Todd (BA in Communication)
- Tate Carney (BA in Communication)
- Kerrington Lee (BA in Communication)
- Harry Lodge (BA in Communication)
- Matthew Lusardi (BA in Communication)
- Jaxon Mull (BA in Communication)
- Tre'Von Spillers (BA in Communication)
- Jakob Melin (BA in Communication)
- Rian Baker (BA in Communication)
- Paige Crawford (BA in Communication)
- Emma Farrell (BA in Communication)
- Carly Wilson (BA in Communication)
- Nevena Carton (BA in Communication)
- Whitley Pate (BA in Communication)
- Laine DeNatale (BS in Business and Enterprise Management)
- Elizabeth Whaley (BS in Business and Enterprise Management)
- Lucas Guerra (MS in Business Analytics)
- Nick Masterman (MS in Business Analytics)
- Emma Douglass (MS in Business Analytics)
- Maisie Wilmer (MS in Business Analytics)
- Brandon Hoyle (BA in Biology)
- Anne-Sterre den Dunnen (BA in Anthropology)
- Olivia Murphy (BS in Accountancy)
- Mac Hadden (MSM in General Management)
- Andrew Kivett (MS in General Management)
- Dylan Hazen (Master of Financial Technology and Analytics)
- Carter Broers (BS in Finance)
- Owen Kmety (BS in Finance)
- Ernesto Requena (BS in Finance)
- Kevin Check (BS in Engineering)
- Paul Specht (BS in Engineering)
- Hannah Johnson (BS in Engineering)
- Boyd Owens (BA in Economics)
- Pierce Bateson (BA in Economics)
- Bryce Gilmore (BA in Economics)
- Jackson Keefer (BA in Economics)
- Alex Wood (BA in Economics)
- Wesley Stroebel (BS in Decision Analytics)
- Sebastien Pierre (BA in Computer Science)
- Sterling Berkhalter (Master of Communication)
- Casey Weidenfeld (Master of Communication)
- Kira Lewis (BA in Sociology)
- Matthew Dennis (Master of Public Administration)
- Samuel Jones (BA in Psychology)
- Allie Schmidt (BA in Psychology)
- Daniella Hubble (Certificate in Project Management)
- Emily Johns (Master of Project Management)
- Owen Pisa (BA in Politics and International Affairs)
- Luke White (BA in Politics and International Affairs and BA in Psychology)
- Joe O'Brien (BA in Politics and International Affairs)
- Daniel Winter (BA in Politics and International Affairs and BA in Economics)
- Mia Boardman (BA in Politics and International Affairs)
- Stella Li (BA in Philosophy)
- Casey Sullivan (BS in Health and Exercise Science and BA in Computer Science)
- Rachel Thetford (BS in Health and Exercise Science)
- Caleb Carlson (BS in Health and Exercise Science)
- Ben Morgan (BS in Health and Exercise Science)
- Weber Long (BS in Health and Exercise Science)
- Mackenzie Hart (BS in Health and Exercise Science)
Projected Summer 2026:
- Austin Hawke (BA in Communication)
- Luke Schmolke (BA in Communication)
- Zamari Stevenson (BA in Communication)
- Nate Calmese (BA in Communication)
- Mekhi Mason (BA in Communication)
- DK Suresh Ekambaram (BA in Communication)
- Brooke Miller (BA in Communication)
- Angelina Perez (BA in Communication)
- Mateen Ibirogba (BA in Sociology)
- Zach Lohavichan (Master of Project Management)
- Issy Goldstein (MAEd in Teaching)