May 5, 2026

Kelly Nguyen’s journey crossed continents before leading her to Tulane. From a Vietnamese-speaking household in Arizona to a community college honors program and a semester sailing around the world, she will graduate in May with a degree in digital media and marketing from Tulane University School of Professional Advancement.

As you enter commencement season, we invite you to share graduation photos with us! You may be featured on SoPA social media! 

Hayley Callison's pursuit of Credit for Work and Life Experience through the Tulane School of Professional Advancement gave her a 15-credit-hours jumpstart on her degree. 

Brooke Grant, senior professor of practice in Education Programs in the School of Professional Advancement, among honorees. 

Got something to celebrate? A new job, a big win, a personal milestone? Don’t keep it to yourself—we love sharing student success. Send us your news and let the SoPA community cheer you on.

Umbrella/Mortar Board Decorating

Monday, May 11, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST | LBC

Join the LBC for their annual Umbrella & Mortar Board Decorating event. Food, music, and photo opportunities will be available and basic crafting supplies. Bring your mortar board and/or an umbrella or reserve one of a limited supply of umbrellas on Wavesync. 

"We Have That?": Let the Throwbacks Commence! Special Collections Pop-up Exhibit

Thursday, May 14, 2026| 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CST | Room 430, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

Join Tulane University Special Collections (TUSC) for an exploration of University Archives to bring you a nostalgic selection of commencement photographs and memorabilia. These materials represent how Tulanians have celebrated graduation across generations.

Commencement Day Reminders

School of Professional Advancement Diploma Ceremony 

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9 a.m. CST | Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse

This is such a special event for our students because it is during this ceremony that you get to hear your name called and walk across the stage. Graduates should report to Marshall Commons no later than 8:30 a.m. Guests should go to Devlin Fieldhouse directly. Following the diploma ceremony, we will have a traditional New Orleans second line parade that leads us to a reception.

Unified Commencement Ceremony 

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 5 p.m. CST | Caesars Superdome

Tulane’s Unified Commencement is unlike any other commencement ceremony, with music and fanfare keeping the traditions of New Orleans culture. It is truly a spectacular event with speaker, Sterling K. Brown. Visit the Unified Commencement website for specific details on participating. 

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