Campus Commencement What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Commencement at Denison University. Navigate Commencement Schedule of Events Baccalaureate Keynote Speaker Event Info Parking & Shuttles Where to Stay Honorary Degrees Frequently Asked Questions Contacts - All - Announcements & Updates 2024 Announcements & Updates2024 Senior ReflectionsEach year, students compete to provide the student keynote at Commencement. We share submitted the excellent keynotes from runner-up students here.Date: May 7, 2024 Announcements & UpdatesStudent Commencement Speaker: Priyanshi Kanoria ’24Denison’s 2024 student commencement speaker is Priyanshi Kanoria, a communication and politics and public affairs double major from Kolkata, India. Date: April 29, 2024 2023 Announcements & Updates2023 Senior ReflectionsEach year, students compete to provide the student keynote at Commencement. We share submitted the excellent keynotes from runner-up students here.Date: May 10, 2023 Announcements & UpdatesStudent Commencement Speaker: Yaz Simpson '23Psychology and cinema major Yaz Simpson '23 has been selected as the 2023 Student Commencement Speaker.Date: April 11, 2023 2022 Announcements & Updates2022 Senior ReflectionsEach year, students compete for the honor of being chosen as the student speaker at Commencement. Here are the submitted keynotes from three students.Date: May 11, 2022 Announcements & UpdatesStudent Commencement Speaker: Aditi Singh '22Commencement Student Speaker Aditi Singh '22 is a data analytics major with concentrations in physics and narrative journalism.Date: May 6, 2022 2021 Announcements & UpdatesStudent Commencement Speaker: Sara Abou Rashed '21Denison has announced the student commencement speaker for the Class of 2021: Sara Abou Rashed '21. The title her speech is "Come Celebrate with Me."Date: April 13, 2021
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
How We Live Zhihao Cao '16 chronicles his final days at Denison In a video that travels across campus and across the stage, Zhihao Cao '16 says goodbye to Denison.
What's Happening Class of 2024 Commencement stories, photos, and video A triumphant farewell marks the achievements, joys, and challenges of a remarkable class. Read more
Presidential Speeches & Writings Advice for Graduates as You Launch into Your Lives and Careers: A Commencement Address President Weinberg delivers his commencement address to the Class of 2024. Read more
Announcements & Updates 2024 Senior Reflections Each year, students compete to provide the student keynote at Commencement. We share submitted the excellent keynotes from runner-up students here. Read more