CAP SPACE (Graduation cap photo gallery)

The University of Michigan-Flint's Winter 2026 Commencement ceremonies, May 3 at the Dort Financial Center, delivered all the celebration you'd expect—and a little extra personality to match. That creativity shone through most on the graduates' caps, where messages ranged from heartfelt and reflective to witty and unmistakably Michigan. Each one told its own story, turning the tassel into a canvas and the moment into something even more personal. A fitting final touch to a weekend no one will forget. Photos by Stephanie VanWagoner, Office of Marketing and Communications, and Danen Williams.