Commencement

Students at 2026 CAHNR Commencement

UConn Expanding Spring Commencement Schedule to Ease Traffic and Parking, Give Guests More Time to Celebrate

'Moving forward, candidates and guests can linger comfortably on campus, perhaps stopping to take photographs at their favorite spots, and not feel so rushed to leave'

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Commencement 2026 at a Glance

More than 8,000 Huskies heard their names called as they make the transition from “student” to “alumnus”

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Congratulations Class of 2026

Commencement is more than a ceremony—it’s a defining moment

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Electric Boat Senior Vice President Matthew Olander Returns to UConn to Inspire Engineering Graduates

In his current role, he leads the development, design, engineering, construction, and fleet support of every modern U.S. submarine program

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CLAS Seniors Find Growth Through Flexibility

From double majors and study abroad to peer advising and campus leadership, members of the Class of 2026 used their liberal arts and sciences education to explore their interests, expand their perspectives, and prepare for what comes next.

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UConn’s Class of 2026: By the Numbers

A look at the newest group of Husky alums by the numbers

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UConn Engineering Students Launch Hands-on Printed Circuit Board Design Course

What started as a casual conversation among faculty and students has grown into one of the most hands-on learning experiences in UConn Engineering

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From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World

Hailey DeWalt is not slowing down as she approaches graduation

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UConn Ph.D. Uses High-Tech Tools to Help Urban Planners Make Cities Safer

Research grounded in a simple idea: the environment can shape human safety both directly and indirectly

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Senior Nora Lippai’s Research Earns Recognition as University Scholar

Nora Lippai ’26 (CLAS), a molecular and cell biology major, used her experience in the selective program to build the interdisciplinary research and communication skills she will carry into graduate school.