Drexel's 2026 Commencement Program
This printable program booklet includes a listing of all 2026 degree recipients.
Ceremony Schedule
- Processional
- National Anthem
- Announcement of the Assembly
- Greetings from the Class of 2026
- Student Recognition
- Keynote Address
- Individual Recognition of Graduates
- Salute to Parents, Families and Faculty
- Recessional
Ceremony Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Leonard Comma '92
Undergraduate Speaker: Arianna Cabrera, finance '26
Message from the Dean
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
On behalf of the entire LeBow community, it has been an honor supporting you and watching your growth. As you stand at the threshold of a new chapter, we celebrate your achievements and look forward to witnessing the impact you will make in the world. Your unwavering commitment has brought you to this milestone, and we are proud to see you take the next steps in your professional and personal lives.
As you embark on purposeful paths as leaders and changemakers, carry the Drexel Dragon spirit with you and know that you will always be a part of the Drexel alumni family.
Vibhas Madan, PhD
About the Keynote Speaker
Leonard Comma '92 currently serves as a board director for The Wills Group and sits on the board of the Rady School of Management at the University of California, San Diego. He is also a mentor with The ExCo Group, where he advises senior executives on leadership and transition strategies. His previous board service includes Burger BossCo Holdings, Inc., parent company of Checkers and Rally's restaurants, as well as Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Jack in the Box Foundation.
Comma spent nearly 20 years at Jack in the Box Inc., culminating in his role as chairman and CEO from 2014 to 2020. During his tenure, he led the company through critical inflection points — overhauling the business model, advancing the organizational structure and reshaping the talent base, processes and reward systems. As chairman, he led the Board of Directors in strategic planning, succession decisions and oversight of enterprise risk — ensuring leadership alignment with the company's long-term objectives and shareholder expectations.
Prior to becoming CEO, Comma served as president and chief operating officer, responsible for company and franchise operations as well as for Menu Innovation, Marketing Communications, Consumer Intelligence & Analytics, and Internal Brand Communications.
After earning a bachelor's degree in finance from Drexel and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, he began his career at Mobil Oil, where he held roles in downstream marketing, operations and financial analysis. After the ExxonMobil merger, he became regional manager, leading a team that supported more than 300 franchisees across California, Nevada and Arizona.
You're a Forever Dragon Now!
Don't Miss the University-Wide Commencement on June 11!
We hope you'll join us for this special event at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, June 11 at 5 p.m. We look forward to celebrating our graduates at the University-wide Commencement ceremony, where our newest Forever Dragons will get the chance to participate in a procession around the baseball field and have their degrees conferred before being officially welcomed into the ranks of Drexel alumni.