Magic Johnson headlines Stillman College's spring commencement

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Johnson, who is 6’9” tall, has to bow low for the much shorter staff members to put his honorary doctorate’s hood over his head.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Johnson, who is 6’9” tall, laughs as has to bow low for the much shorter staff members to put his honorary doctorate’s hood over his head.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Johnson, who is 6’9” tall, laughs as has to bow low for the much shorter staff members to put his honorary doctorate’s hood over his head.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Johnson, who is 6’9” tall, laughs as has to bow low for the much shorter staff members to put his honorary doctorate’s hood over his head.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Stillman made him an honorary doctor and an honorary member of the basketball team, presenting him with a framed jersey.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Stillman made him an honorary doctor and an honorary member of the basketball team, presenting him with a framed jersey.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Stillman made him an honorary doctor and an honorary member of the basketball team, presenting him with a framed jersey.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates prepare to march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates prepare to march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Dersen Evans wears his regalia as he readies for graduation.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Corey Stokes stands ready to march in the processional prior to graduation.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Ayanna Ezell gets some lighting assistance from her father, Rodney Standifer, as she touches up her makeup.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Stillman graduate Justin Rollins gets a hug from Tito Rollins, his father.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Lorenzon Winston, a member of the Stillman College staff wears a sesquicentennial pin, celebrating the school’s 150 years.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Stillman presented 114 diplomas to the 2026 graduates.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Stillman President Yolanda Page presents and honorary doctorate to Johnson following his commencement address.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Stillman President Yolanda Page presents and honorary doctorate to Johnson following his commencement address.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Stillman President Yolanda Page presents and honorary doctorate to Johnson following his commencement address.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. A pin commemorating the year of Stillman’s founding is worn by a staff member.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. A soloist performs with the Stillman College Choir.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. A soloist performs with the Stillman College Choir.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. President Yolanda Page presents diplomas to the 114 graduates in the 2026 class.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. President Yolanda Page presents diplomas to the 114 graduates in the 2026 class.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. President Yolanda Page presents diplomas to the 114 graduates in the 2026 class.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provides the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. One hundred fourteen graduates received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at Stillman College’s 2026 Spring Commencement. Janiah Alexander and Vanessa Munoz pose for a photo before graduation.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.

May 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Graduates march in the processional at Stillman College where NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. provided the keynote address at the 2026 Spring Commencement.