Commencement
Snapshot of Commencement
In rain and shine, graduates processed to their commencement ceremonies this weekend. Here is a glimpse into their milestone moments.
May 13, 2019 | Peter Morenus
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.
May 13, 2019 | Bret Eckhardt, Angelina Reyes, and Thomas Rettig
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.
May 1, 2019 | Kristen Cole
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 […]
April 30, 2019 | Kristen Cole
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.
May 8, 2018 | Bret Eckhardt
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.'
May 7, 2018 | Bret Eckhardt
Computer Scientist Kimberly Bryant Urges Engineers to Become Agents of Change
Commencement speaker Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, addressed graduates of the School of Engineering as 'architects of the future.'
May 7, 2018 | Bret Eckhardt
Commencement 2018
The Class of 2018 will mark the end of their time here at Commencement ceremonies May 5-7. Read on for stories about the graduating seniors, where they are headed, and the memories they are taking with them.
April 27, 2018 | Kristen Cole
Stepping Up: UConn’s Class of 2018
In the four years since the candlelight Convocation of fall 2014, the Class of 2018 have experienced monumental changes in the world, at the University, and in their own lives.
April 27, 2018 | Kim Krieger
Class of 2018: Charting a Career Path
Seventy-six percent of UConn graduates who attended high school in Connecticut are now employed in-state.
April 27, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications