Minerva University

From across industries, countries, and time zones to one stage in San Francisco.

Last week, our MDA graduates came together to celebrate their shared chapter of growth, collaboration, and bold thinking.

We’re so proud of this community and all they’ve accomplished along the way.

Congratulations, grads. The world is better because you’re in it.

Graduate Study for a Changing World: Apply for MDA Round 3 by June 10

The future of leadership belongs to professionals who can think critically, adapt quickly, and navigate complexity with confidence. Minerva’s Master of Science in Decision Making and Applied Analytics (MDA) program is designed to help you build the habits of mind and analytical skills needed to lead in an AI-shaped world.

Round 3 applications for Fall 2026 close June 10. Join a global community rethinking what graduate education can prepare you for.

Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4dy6ssU

We’re proud to welcome Kiyomi Koide and Sakura Matsuzuka, two Nippon Foundation scholars, to Minerva’s Class of 2030.

Their curiosity, leadership, and commitment to impact already reflect the kind of global citizenship our community values deeply.

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This week, we celebrated our 2026 graduating class, with the ceremony marking Minerva's eighth graduating class since the university's founding in 2012.

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Minerva University celebrates 2026 graduates at commencement ceremony in San Francisco May 28, 2026

It may be the end of their undergraduate journeys, but this is just the beginning!

We proudly present Minerva University Class of 2026!

Graduate Workshop: Navigating Complex Situations - June 10, 6:00 am Pacific Time (PT)

Join us for a free, online active learning workshop on complex systems and a glimpse into the curriculum of our Master of Science in Decision Making and Applied Analytics (MDA) and Certificate in Decision Making and Applied Analytics (CDA). In this session, we will discuss and apply tools to understand the complex causal relationships which underlie social systems, in order to make better informed decisions and achieve desired outcomes in any context. We will work through examples and case studies from Minerva’s graduate curriculum and discover how our programs can help you become a more confident decision-maker and leader.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4dXqbn5

Congratulations to Minerva University's Class of 2026 Graduates!

Minerva University Class of 2026 Degree Conferral Ceremony Join us live as we celebrate the Minerva University Class of 2026 D...

Meet Minerva alum Alexia Benakova, whose journey from global classrooms to San Francisco’s art and AI spaces is redefining what a creative career can look like.

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Round 3 Graduate Applications Close June 10 for Fall 2026

There is still time to apply for Minerva’s graduate programs in the Round 3 admissions cycle for a Fall 2026 program start. Designed for ambitious professionals looking to strengthen how they lead, analyze, and make decisions in complex environments, the MDA and CDA programs combine rigorous intellectual training with immediately applicable real-world skills. Submit your application by June 10 to join a global community of learners preparing to navigate the future of work, leadership, and AI with greater clarity and confidence.

Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4dy6ssU

Final Review: Ensuring Your MDA Application is Ready for Submission - Thursday, May 28, 9:00 am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Our final graduate program session of the month is a dedicated workshop to help you complete your application with total confidence. Join Associate Director of Graduate Enrollment, Patrick McBrien, to address common last minute questions and perform a final check of submission requirements. This is a practical, action oriented hour designed to move your application from in progress to fully submitted before the window closes.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3ODFeZy