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With less than a couple of hours remaining until the 540th Convocation of the University of Chicago, read what the Class of 2026 have to say as they look back on their journeys to Convocation - https://news.uchicago.edu/story/class-2026-looks-back-journeys-convocation

Each spring, thousands of University of Chicago graduates follow in a single procession across the Main Quadrangles toward Convocation. Yet each student arrived at that moment though uniquely distinct paths.
Looking back on their intellectual journeys at UChicago, several members of the Class of 2026 reflected on how the University shaped them—and where their careers might take them next.

For more information, and a full schedule of ceremonies across campus, visit the Convocation website - https://convocation.uchicago.edu/

Members of the University community, along with their family and friends, are invited to share photos, memories and congratulatory messages on social media using hashtag .

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Livestream the 540th Convocation of the University of Chicago and watch our celebrate their educational milestone only via this link - https://convocation.uchicago.edu/

The full schedule of the Convocation events can be accessed here - https://convocation.uchicago.edu/schedule-of-events

Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, June 6, to livestream the Convocation ceremony!

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Class Day speakers to highlight communities built during their time at UChicago

The University of Chicago will celebrate the newest graduates of the College one day before the 540th Convocation with its annual Class Day event.
The accomplishments and achievements of the Class of 2026 will be on full display when the event kicks off a celebratory weekend on Friday, June 5, at 2 p.m. CST on the Main Quadrangles.

Fourth-year students Matteo Caloia, Ana Emilia Davalos and Vincent Li were selected by their peers to speak on behalf of the graduating class while the keynote address will be delivered by award-winning playwright David Auburn, AB’91.

Learn more about the speakers and the message they hope to deliver - https://news.uchicago.edu/story/class-day-speakers-highlight-communities-built-during-their-time-uchicago

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UChicago PME recently opened a new 20,000 square foot research space at Hyde Park Labs. The Institute for Materials and Sustainability’s space is designed to expand and advance work in energy storage, climate resilience, AI, and sustainability.

The space will support novel materials that repel heat, safer and longer-lasting batteries, and new ways to recycle wastewater into drinking water, alongside an AI-driven autonomous lab to accelerate materials discovery.

“The work that will be accomplished here will have an impact for not just our school, but for humanity and for our futures.” — UChicago PME Dean Nadya Mason

🔗 Read more: https://pme.uchicago.edu/news/living-materials-world

The symposium on Shaping the Future of Growth: Business Dynamism, AI, and Policy, held on May 28 at the UChicago Center in Delhi, brought together distinguished voices from academia, government, media, and technology for a day of engaging discussions on innovation, economic transformation, and the growing role of AI in shaping development and policymaking.

The symposium’s flagship panel discussion on “Decoding AI for Development,” chaired by Jeanette Rodrigues ( Editor, South Asia at Bloomberg ), featured distinguished speakers Deepak Bagla (Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission Official (AIM), NITI Aayog ), Manish Gupta (Senior Director at Google DeepMind ), Somik Lall (Director of Strategy, Office of the World Bank Group (WBG) ; Chief Economist; Co-Director, Growth Academy), James Evans (Max Palevsky Professor of Sociology; Director, Knowledge Lab, University of Chicago ), and Ufuk Akcigit (Arnold C. Harberger Professor of Economics, University of Chicago -Director, Growth Academy), who shared their perspectives on how AI, innovation, and policy can shape inclusive economic growth and development in the years ahead.

The day concluded with thought-provoking conversations, energising audience interactions, and meaningful exchanges during the networking sessions that highlighted the importance of collaboration across sectors in shaping the future of innovation and development.

A recap of a very energizing and engaging first half of the day - we began our symposium on “Shaping the Future of Growth: Business Dynamism, AI, and Policy” with three visionary lectures from distinguished speakers Ufuk Akcigit (University of Chicago), James Evans (University of Chicago), and Somik Lall (World Bank).

Missed this symposium? Stay tuned and follow our YouTube channel for a full recording of the lectures!
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With less than two weeks to go until the Convocation for the Class of ’26, we celebrate the memories, milestones, friendships, and moments that shaped this journey. As one chapter comes to a close, we look ahead with gratitude, pride, and excitement for everything yet to come. 🎓✨

With just three weeks to go until the Convocation for the Graduating Class of ’26, we count down to this important milestone by revisiting our Convocation speakers from the last two years, as well as celebrate the achievements, experiences, and journeys of our graduating students alongside the wider UChicago community.

We are happy to share that Alison L LaCroix from the Law School will be the Speaker for Convocation on June 6, 2026.