Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Graduation Commencement: May 18

March 23, 2026

All graduates receiving or who have received degrees (B.A., M.A., C.Phil., and Ph.D.) in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 are invited to participate. The ceremony will also recognize students receiving departmental awards and honors.

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni House


Commencement Speaker

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kierstan Neumann, Curator and Lecturer in the Department of Art History at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, University of Chicago. Dr. Neumann received her PhD from the department in 2014 and has since established herself a leader in the field of Ancient Middle Eastern Art. Read more about Dr. Neumann here.

For information regarding parking, transportation, and disability accommodations, please visit the Alumni House website.

We hope you will be able to join us in celebrating our students on this special occasion!