As the University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law prepares to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2026, the ceremony also marks a significant milestone in the school's history-the 193rd anniversary of its founding. Family, friends, alumni, faculty, and supporters will gather on Saturday, May 16, at Fifth Third Arena to honor the achievements of the College's MLS, LLM, and JD graduates and recognize the journeys that brought them to this moment. The ceremony will feature remarks from Dean Haider Hamoudi, student leaders from the College of Law, and distinguished civil rights attorney Alphonse A. Gerhardstein, whose career has been defined by advocacy and public service.
Behind every hooding ceremony is a collection of personal stories-of resilience, leadership, community, and determination-and the members of the Class of 2026 embody all of those qualities as they prepare to begin the next chapter of their legal careers.
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