A proud milestone moment unfolded at Wilberforce University as 19 student-athletes crossed the stage to receive their degrees during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony today (Saturday, May 2, 2026) inside Gaston F. Lewis Arena.  

Representing the dedication, discipline, and resilience that define Bulldog athletics, these graduates balanced the demands of competition and the classroom, culminating in an achievement that reflected both academic excellence and athletic commitment. 

A list of the student-athletes who received their degrees: 

Baseball 
Dorian Evans (B.S. Management) 
Beau Spears (B.S. Computer Science) 
Quintez White (B.A. Political Science) 

Cheerleading 
Dae'Niyah Evans (B.S. Biology)  
Makayla Fleming (B.A. Rehabilitation Services) 
Makayla Grimes (B.S. Psychology) 
Aniyah Williams (B.S. Marketing) 

Men's Basketball 
Donavin Baker (B.S. Management) 
Eduardo Diaz (B.S. Computer Science)
Jamir Hymes (B.S. Management) 

Volleyball 
Chania Blair (B.S. Health Services Administration) 
Makayla Grimes (B.S. Psychology) 
Cameran Jordan-Ruffin (B.A. Sociology) 
Syriah Williams (B.S. Accounting) 

Women's Basketball 
Margo Abrams (B.S. Computer Science) 
Daijahnae Anderson (B.S. Biology) 
Jade Goodloe (B.S. Biology) 
Jada Hairston (B.S. Management) 
Dayania Johnson (B.S. Health and Human Services) 
Aerial Miller (B.S. Psychology) 
Dreann Pryce (B.S. Psychology)