The Columbia University School of Professional Studies Graduation Ceremony celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2026 across two ceremonies held on Columbia’s Morningside Campus. Watch the livestream recordings below to revisit this milestone moment honoring our graduates, faculty, families, and community.
The morning and afternoon ceremonies feature student and faculty speakers from across Columbia SPS programs, recognizing the accomplishments, leadership, and academic journeys of this year’s graduates.
Morning Ceremony
Academic Programs Assigned:
• Applied Analytics
• Construction Administration
• Human Capital Management
• Insurance Management
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Nonprofit Management
• Political Analytics
• Sports Management
• Technology Management
• Wealth Management
Faculty Speaker: Scott Rosner, J.D. — Program Director and Professor of Professional Practice, M.S. in Sports Management
Student Speaker: Aaman Basra, M.S. in Applied Analytics
Afternoon Ceremony
Academic Programs Assigned:
• Actuarial Science
• Bioethics
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Information & Knowledge Strategy
• Narrative Medicine
• Strategic Communication
• Sustainability Management
• Sustainability Science
Faculty Speaker: Mary Sormanti Ph.D., M.S.W., M.S. — Program Director & Lecturer, Narrative Medicine; Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia School of Professional Studies and Columbia School of Social Work
Student Speaker: Thomas Quinn, M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy
