Commencement volunteers needed in Pullman

By RJ Wolcott, WSU News & Media Relations
Confetti falls as WSU graduates celebrate with diplomas in hand.
WSU graduates celebrate at the conclusion of Spring Commencement on the Pullman campus, Saturday, May 3, 2025 (photo by Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services).

Volunteers are being sought to assist with commencement on the Washington State University Pullman campus next weekend.

Commencement ceremonies are planned for 8 a.m., noon, and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Any members of the WSU community who would like to volunteer can sign up for a time slot online. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Thousands of graduates, their families, and friends will descend upon Pullman this weekend for one of the most vibrant celebrations of the year. More information on Pullman’s Spring 2026 Commencement is available online.

Anyone with questions about volunteering can reach out via email to Ashlynn Phillips, events coordinator with the Office of the President.

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