Commencement is Only 10 Weeks Away!

Spring is just around the corner, and our seniors and MAT graduates are just a couple short blocks from graduating.

Commencement 2026 will be held Sunday, May 17, at 8:30 a.m., at Ed Robson Arena.

The weeks ahead bring many moments of celebration, big and small. Together, we will honor what our senior class has accomplished, pause and reflect on the journey that brought them here, and send them forward with our full support.  

The College is pleased to welcome renowned voice actor Dee Bradley Baker ’86 back to campus to deliver the 2026 Commencement Address. Baker is one of Hollywood’s most celebrated voice actors, with a career of more than 30 years across television, film, and video games and recognition as a twice Emmy-nominated performer.  

Baker earned a BA in Philosophy from Colorado College with extensive study in German, plus a wide-ranging mix of biology and art courses. 

He also spent much of his time at CC in choir, singing, and on stage—an early foundation for his performance career. Baker is a passionate advocate for the practical power of a liberal arts education in a changing world.  

He is known for voicing Captain Rex and the clone troopers in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, all five members of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Perry the Platypus in Phineas and Ferb, Klaus in American Dad! and Squilliam in SpongeBob SquarePants. His game credits include Gravemind (Halo), Variks (Destiny), and Hammond/Wrecking Ball (Overwatch).  

He also mentors aspiring voice actors through his free website iwanttobeavoiceactor.com and is an avid Halloween yard creator and bug photographer.

In addition to Commencement, other related events and festivities include:

Tuesday, May 5, 11 a.m., Shove Memorial Chapel

This is CC’s opportunity to honor outstanding students and faculty. The annual program includes departmental awards, all-college awards, faculty teaching and professorships, and awards from the CC Student Government Association. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend, and a livestream of Honors Convocation will be available online. 

Saturday, May 16, 3 p.m., Shove Memorial Chapel

Baccalaureate is a centuries-old graduation tradition, providing an opportunity to reflect on this rite of passage, hear from a faculty member, and celebrate our talented students. Students and their invited guests may attend in person (two guests per student). A livestream of Baccalaureate will also be available online. 

Want to get involved and be a part of the Commencement excitement? Please consider signing up to volunteer! To learn more or sign up, please contact Katherine Cummings or the Events team events@coloradocollege.edu, (719) 389-6935.  

Details about guest ticket allotment and ticketing process for the Commencement ceremony are forthcoming. Watch your inbox for additional information in the coming weeks. Livestreaming will also be available online for Commencement, Honors Convocation, and Baccalaureate events. 

Visit www.coloradocollege.edu/commencement for the full Commencement season schedule and additional event details. Logistical information, Baccalaureate speaker and Honorary Degree bios, and more will be added in the coming weeks.

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