Commencement

students in regalia

Sights and Sounds From Commencement

UConn was thrilled to come together in person once again to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021

Student with grad cap overlooking Rentschler Field

A Glimpse at Commencement

After an academic year like no other, a commencement like no other is only fitting

Miguel Cardon at Commencement Podium

‘The Beginning is in Sight,’ Cardona Tells UConn Graduates

The US Secretary of Education reflected on his own experiences as a UConn graduate

Celebrating UConn’s Class of 2021

A tribute to a class who made the seemingly impossible look easy

Hannah Steinke gives the husky statue a kiss on the nose following College of Liberal Arts & Sciences commencement ceremony on May 12. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Snapshot of Commencement

In rain and shine, graduates processed to their commencement ceremonies this weekend. Here is a glimpse into their milestone moments.

Herald pipers announce the arrival of the faculty during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Sights and Sounds of Commencement

This weekend we welcomed the Class of 2019 into the UConn alumni family. Congratulations graduates, you'll be Huskies forever.

Bridgette Collier '18 (CAHNR), right, helps Mariah Lombard '18 (CAHNR) with her cap at Greer Field House before the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Commencement 2019

Whether arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, leading the national dialogue on race and immigration, or heading Pratt & Whitney, the honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies are leaders. The students are, too. Here are their stories.

Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

2019 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

Editor’s Note: The University of Connecticut will begin to use walk-through metal detectors at Gampel Pavilion this month as part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security. The new technology will be in place for the commencement exercises held in Gampel on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12.  Whether arguing a case before […]

CLAS Commencement in 360 on May 6, 2018. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

CLAS Commencement in 360° Virtual Reality

'Thank you to UConn, for loving us, pushing us, and turning us into the people we are today,' said Jill Durso '18 (CLAS), the student speaker at the CLAS Commencement ceremony on May 6.

Crystal R. Emery, Commencement speaker for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 6, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Crystal Emery ’85 (SFA) an Inspiration to CLAS Graduates

Speaking from a wheelchair, Commencement speaker Crystal Emery (SFA) invited graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to 'use me as an example of how you can move forward in life.'