Convocation

Class of 2026 looks back on the journeys to Convocation

Across UChicago, graduating students built a campus space program, logged hundreds of hours of pro bono legal service and much more

Two scholars to receive honorary degrees at UChicago’s 2026 Convocation

University of Chicago will award honorary degrees to two distinguished scholars on June 6 during its Convocation celebration of the Class of 2026.

Class Day speakers highlight communities built during their time at UChicago

Fourth-years Matteo Caloia, Ana Emilia Davalos and Vincent Li to share lessons learned at annual event

Alison LaCroix named speaker for UChicago’s 2026 Convocation ceremony

Renowned legal historian to address graduates at June 6 celebration on Main Quadrangles

David Auburn named UChicago’s 2026 Class Day speaker

Alum and Tony Award winner will kick off Convocation weekend with address to College students on June 5

UChicago’s Class of 2025 urged to ‘forge a stronger future’

The UChicago community celebrated the Class of 2025 during Saturday’s Convocation ceremony with encouragement from speakers Prof. Kunle Odunsi and President Paul Alivisatos. “Right now, the world needs you,” said Odunsi. “It needs your voice, your vision, and your courage to become advocates—not just for what is, but for what could be.”