RIVER FOREST, ILL. — Concordia University Chicago (CUC) athletics is proud to announce the Class of 2026 graduating class. These athletes and staff members have put forth their time and energy toward their academics and dedication to their athletic programs. The graduation ceremony will be taking place today at 10:00 a.m. for master's commencement and 3 p.m. for bachelor's commencement in Geiseman Gymnasium. Livestreams can be found at cuchicago.edu.
Here are the list of student athletes who will be walking the stage for the bachelor's commencement:
Jesus Badillo,
Men's Soccer
Eva Fitzgerald,
Women's Volleyball
Kam Jackson,
Men's Track and Field
Fatima Martinez,
Dance
Allen Mateo,
Baseball
Elijah Mosher,
Men's Volleyball
Dom Owens,
Baseball
Giovanni Velasquez,
Men's Soccer
Kamila Giza,
Women's Tennis
Ella Herbig,
Dance
Jailynn Franklin,
Football
Jacob Garrison,
Football
Austin Jackson,
Football & Men's Track and Field
Austin Knight,
Men's Track and Field
William Leonard,
Men's Cross Country & Men's Track and Field
Airam Mejia Torres,
Dance
Juan Moresco,
Men's Soccer
Ariana Rodriguez,
Women's Soccer
Jazael Rodriguez,
Men's Cross Country & Track and Field
Katelyn Smith,
Softball
Matias Zegarra,
Men's Soccer
Lorena Jaimes,
Women's Soccer
Jonathan Aungst,
Football
Liam Cameron,
Men's Basketball
Natalie Gallardo,
Dance
Kyle Ston,
Baseball
Becky Colmenares,
Women's Basketball
In addition, the students listed below will be honored for their academic achievements while performing as student athletes. A student must have earned a minimum of 64 credits in courses taken at or through Concordia University Chicago.
GPA requirements for academic honors and associated honor cords
GPA of 3.50 - 3.69 Cum Laude
GPA of 3.70 - 3.89 Magna Cum Laude
GPA of 3.90 - 4.00 Summa Cum Laude
Student athletes receiving Cum Laude (CL, wearing maroon cords)
- Brandon Mahler, Baseball
- Kevin Bullens, Men's Tennis
- Kate Foley, Women's Volleyball
- Makayla Knutson, Dance
- Connor Lewandowski, Esports
- Matthew Cardwell, Men's Basketball & Men's Track and Field
- Bernardo Delgado, Men's Soccer
- Haley Gulsby, Softball
- Eden Pufahl, Softball
- Richie Sperando, Baseball
- David Deimling, Baseball
- Jack Carroll, Baseball
Student athletes receiving Magna Cum Laude (MCL, wearing gold cords)
Student athletes receiving Summa Cum Laude (SCL, wearing maroon and gold cords)
Here are the list of student athletes and staff who walked the stage for the master's commencement (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026):
Allie Brown,
Women's Soccer
Sydney Lloyd,
Athletic Communications & Women's Basketball
Ryan McGee,
Athletic Administration & Women's Lacrosse
Symone Speech,
Women's Volleyball
Mikalah Ellis,
Women's Basketball
Jelani Warner,
Strength & Conditioning
Bailey Steinkamp,
Women's Basketball
Nick Rensberger,
Baseball
Kayla McCloud,
Athletic Communications & Women's Basketball
Brent Hatten,
Men's Basketball
Greg Manos,
Men's Volleyball
Jaylene Wade,
Women's Basketball
Shelby Sims,
Women's Soccer
