Commencement

Experience our 185th Commencement
Class of 2026 Commencement

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Mitchell Center Fieldhouse

Sallie Hutton Sistare ,Associate Vice President, Alumni & Family Engagement

Commencement essentials

Important Commencement Day reminders and guidance for Denison students and families.

Program

The Commencement program celebrates graduating seniors, distinguished speakers, the conferral of degrees, and Denison’s alma mater.

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Watch live

Denison will provide a livestream of Commencement at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16.

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Spotlights

Aerial photo of the Class of 2026 forming a large "'26" on Reese~Shackelford Common

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2026!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill. Follow along as we share their stories.

A young man in a swimsuit sits on a pool deck, smiling and holding several NCAA diving trophies, with a large “National Champion” trophy in the foreground and a diving board in the background.

Nick Fogle ’26 wants to help others overcome challenges he faced

Diagnosed with ADHD at age 7, the two-time NCAA diving champion thrived at Denison, creating a business plan to open a private practice.

Kael Shah ’26 and Andreas Chapides ’26 sitting on a couch holding video game controllers.

An enduring friendship that has powered Denison tennis to glory

Andreas Chapides and Kael Shah have been roommates for six years and friends for nine. Denison has brought out the best in each of them.

A sports team wearing hats raises a trophy together amid falling confetti in an indoor arena, celebrating a championship victory.

Within a few hours, Denison claims two national championships

Athletics program joins rare company, as both the women’s basketball team and men’s swimming and diving team delivered NCAA titles in a single day.

Three people on a hiking on a high-altitude trail with snow-capped mountains and clouds in the distance behind them.

Global commerce student gains real-world insights in Peru

Phoebe Beckwith ’26 researched economic impacts of tourism, engaged in cultural immersion and learned a valuable lesson about the power of being curious.

Aerial photo of the Class of 2025 forming a large "'25" on Reese~Shackelford Common

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2025!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill. Follow along as we share their stories.

Annabelle Calderon and her mother, Crystal Horton.

A President’s Medal, a mad dash in heels, and Friday night lights

As Denison’s softball team prepares to host the NCAC tournament, Annabelle Calderon recalls one of the most gloriously chaotic days of her life.

In pursuit of gold, Andrew D’Asaro shows his mettle

The Denison senior has become a decorated javelin thrower while persevering through an injury that would have ended most careers.

President Adam Weinberg standing at a lectern surrounded by balloons and speaking to an audience.

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2024!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill.

Commencement ’23: moments and memories from an unforgettable ceremony

Presidential hugs, ceremonial cap-tossing, a magical student speaker. On May 13, we celebrated the hard work of more than 500 graduates.

Class of 2023 in the shape of 23 on a lawn

The great Senior Send Off!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill. Follow along as we share their stories.

Eight memorable hours: Commencement Day starts with the sunrise

It’s a day filled with scenes of emotion, soaring achievement, hard work, words of wisdom and long goodbyes. And a few pancakes.

Student holding a graduation cap with a '2020' tattoo on their arm

Class of 2020 returns, ready to celebrate and heal

"The community, the learning, the professors, the people ... It’s what has made more than 300 of us want to come back on some random weekend in June.”

A silver bracelet, inscribed with the quote “She believed she could, so she did”

The graduating senior’s dilemma: Keep it or toss it?

As they pack up to leave The Hill, freshly minted Denison graduates face one last multiple-choice test.

Hannah Gilson walking up to the stage to get her award

Surprise? It’s part of winning the President’s Medal

The veil of secrecy surrounding Denison’s top award for graduating students adds to the drama and intrigue of the annual ceremony.

What's Happening

Awards & Honors

Nick Fogle ’26 wants to help others overcome challenges he faced

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2026!

Vice President Mike Pence visits Denison, urges students to get involved

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Commencement essentials

Program

Watch live

Commencement speakers

Spotlights

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2026!

Nick Fogle ’26 wants to help others overcome challenges he faced

An enduring friendship that has powered Denison tennis to glory

Within a few hours, Denison claims two national championships

Global commerce student gains real-world insights in Peru

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2025!

A President’s Medal, a mad dash in heels, and Friday night lights

In pursuit of gold, Andrew D’Asaro shows his mettle

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2024!

Commencement ’23: moments and memories from an unforgettable ceremony

The great Senior Send Off!

Eight memorable hours: Commencement Day starts with the sunrise

Class of 2020 returns, ready to celebrate and heal

The graduating senior’s dilemma: Keep it or toss it?

Surprise? It’s part of winning the President’s Medal

What's Happening

Denison students named to Fulbright program

Denison announces Max Levine ’26 as Recent Student Trustee

Davidson Jump ’26 honored with Kussmaul Award