North Central Alumni

New week, new title. 💯 We hope you’re enjoying life as @NCAlumni. Congratulations again, graduates! #NCGrad2026

Here’s to the Class of 2026! Congratulations on reaching this milestone, and welcome to the @NCAlumni family of more than 30,000 members strong. As you take your next steps, never forget: Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal! ❤️ #NCGrad2026

For the first time, our doctoral and master’s degree recipients received their academic hoods from the dean of their program on the #Commencement stage. These hoods are symbols of their advanced academic achievement. Well done and congratulations, Cardinals! #NCGrad2026

These Cardinals are ready to take flight! Before they cross the #commencement stage, they’re taking in their final moments as students before they make the exciting transition to @NCAlumni. #NCGrad2026

There’s just one thing left for these graduates to do—cross the #commencement stage and officially join the @NCAlumni family! 🎓 #NCGrad2026

For those unable to attend our 161st Commencement, we invite you to watch the ceremony live on our @YouTube channel: bit.ly/42Ch5qs. Guests can also join us at the Wentz Concert Hall for a live viewing. No tickets are required! Doors open at 8:30 am. #NCGrad2026

During Commencement Weekend, there’s no shortage of reasons to celebrate! 🎓 This afternoon, we honored our Doctor of #PhysicalTherapy graduates at a special recognition ceremony, where they received the academic hoods they’ll proudly wear tomorrow at Commencement. #NCGrad2026

Day two of Commencement Weekend is a day these Cardinals won’t soon forget. 📸✨ This morning, our Master’s and Doctoral #OccupationalTherapy graduates received a special pin—honoring the time and dedication they’ve poured into reaching these incredible milestones. #NCGrad2026

The First-Gen Pinning Ceremony honors our #firstgeneration students and the dedication they’ve shown—both inside and outside the classroom—to reach this milestone. We have no doubt they’ll continue to do incredible things as @NCAlumni. Congratulations, Cardinals! #NCGrad2026

AACSB International (@AACSB) announced that North Central has earned #business accreditation. The College now counts itself among fewer than 6 percent of the world’s schools offering AACSB-accredited business degree programs. Read more by visiting bit.ly/498za23.

We’re only a few days away from watching our 2026 graduates cross the stage and officially become @NCAlumni! 🎉 For more information about Commencement Weekend, which kicks off tomorrow, visit bit.ly/3OT2Vgl.

Honoring a legacy! We had the privilege of celebrating the retirement of Professor Jerry Thalmann alongside our incredible accounting alumni community on Thursday, April 23rd. Cheers to a well-deserved retirement and a lasting legacy! 📷 #NCAlumni

Who's ready to cross that stage next? May 3rd is almost here!! 🎓 #FlashbackFriday

To celebrate the end of the academic year, the Senior Class Committee and Student Governing Association invited seniors to a “Build a Graduation Buddy” event, where they created their very own Chippy stuffed animal, complete with a matching senior T-shirt and graduation cap. 🎓

Join @NCAlumni with Cardinals at the Ballpark! Alumni, parents, family, and friends are invited to two Chicago Cubs games! #WeAreNC Learn more/register: myemail.constantcontact.com/Alumni-Basebal…

Congratulations to exercise science major Macy Fleury ’26 & biochemistry major Nmesoma Onyejekwe ’26 for each receiving the Outstanding Senior Award at Honors Day! As members of this year’s graduating class, they leave a lasting impact on North Central & the Cardinal community.

The NCAA Spotlights North Central Alum Hailey Poe’s Impact on Triathlon #WeAreNC | @NCCwtriathlon ncaa.org/news/2026/4/17…

Everything NCC, hallelujah! #NCAlumni (We love NCC too much, we had to hop on this trend!)

Next Thursday, April 23, the North Central College Big Band, under the direction of Tim Coffman, will be showcasing compositions from the libraries of Count Basie, Benny Golson, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Art Blakey, and many others! For tickets, visit northcentralcollege.edu/north-central-…

This Sunday, join us for an evening of rhythm and vibrant sound with the Latin Jazz Ensemble alongside performances by the Vocal Jazz Ensemble! For tickets, please visit northcentralcollege.edu/vocal-jazz-lat…