University of Miami
05/04/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Special Report: Commencement 2026
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Special Report: Commencement 2026
Commencement will take place from May 7 through May 11, with eight ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,600 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage and profiles of some of the graduating students.
Graduation ceremonies will be held at the Watsco Center on the Coral Gables Campus.
By News@TheU 05-04-2026
Commencement Information
Tickets are required for entry. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Ceremony dates and times
- Venue information
- Directions and parking information
- Livestream and virtual slides
- School/College receptions
- Frequently asked questions
Commencement Highlights
May 4, 2026: The art of reflection - As graduation approaches and a pivotal chapter comes to a close, reflecting on one's progress and accomplishments can help make moving forward easier and smoother.
May 1, 2026: Commencement speaker preview - Five distinguished individuals will take the stage during Spring 2026 Commencement exercises honoring baccalaureates, doctoral and master's degree recipients, and law and medical graduates.
April 30, 2026: From rockets to reliable wi-fi, engineering students impress at expo - Forty-one student teams presented senior design projects at the College of Engineering's annual showcase.
March 20, 2026: The envelopes, please: Match Day 2026 - The Miller School of Medicine Class of 2026 earned a 98.6 percent placement rate at Match Day 2026, with 218 students matched in 23 specialties at programs throughout the country, including Harvard, Yale, George Washington, and Johns Hopkins University.
Student Stories
From campus stages to the New York City spotlight
A senior theater arts student reflects on performance, persistence, and the community that shaped her at the University of Miami.
Scholarship opens a career gateway
Kieran Nardi-White, who has set his sights on a career in national security and intelligence, was awarded the prestigious Boren Scholarship and will spend the fall in Africa for intensive Swahili language study.
A Bachelor of Fine Arts student reflects on how creativity, resilience, and connection shaped her journey at the University.
From statistics to the sport industry
A graduating senior blends mathematics, music, computer science, and sports analytics to carve his own path.
A secret weapon for the Hurricanes
Athena Amancio-Alsobrook, a School of Education and Human Development alumna and graduate student, works to get student-athletes ready for the game.
How a doctor inspired his daughter to fight cancer, too
For Samantha Sekeres, a childhood shaped by her father's work in cancer medicine at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center set her on a path that would bring them together in ways neither could have predicted.
Making the most of every opportunity
A Miami Herbert Business School senior reflects on four years of leadership, scholarship, and opportunity as he prepares to graduate and return to Visa as an associate product manager.
Online media scoring grad blends creativity and strategy in music career
Nicole Mack combines artistry with entrepreneurship to sync music for ESPN, the NFL, and the Food Network. She graduates with a master's degree in media scoring and production from the Frost School of Music.
For UHealth employee, finishing her degree is about more than a diploma
The health care operations professional found her leadership voice and a network that will follow her beyond the classroom.
Four years, one lab, one big question
Foote Fellow and neuroscience major Etienne Atangana has spent four years at the College of Arts and Sciences pushing the boundaries of what an undergraduate researcher can do.
A lifelong love of drawing leads to architecture
A passion for drawing, detail, and preservation shaped Ana Montes' path through the School of Architecture at the University of Miami, preparing her for a career as an architectural associate after graduation.
As Dylan Buchanan prepares to graduate with his B.S.N. from the School of Nursing and Health Studies, he will start his professional nursing career in a cardiovascular intensive care unit in Connecticut.
From campus traditions to production systems
Computer engineering senior Jacob Ahrens fostered a culture of mentorship at the College of Engineering while applying real-world solutions at Motorola and the Miami Marlins.
Blending computer science and marine research
Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science graduate Isaiah Wang is exploring Ph.D. opportunities in ocean engineering and continuing research on ocean acoustics and robotics.
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