On Friday, May 28, CUNY School of Professional Studies graduates, their families, friends, and CUNY SPS faculty and staff gathered at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York to celebrate the Class of 2026. From the procession of deans, faculty and honored guests to the powerful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner and the explosion of confetti, see some of the moments captured.
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Chief Enrollment Officer Lucas J. Sifuentes serves as Master of Ceremony.
Bachelor of Arts, Human Relations Graduate Shani A. Long-Boxill sings a powerful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Ph.D. gives special recognition to those who are the first in their families to graduate, which is certainly worthy of acknowledgement.
CUNY Trustee Brian D. Obergfell, B.S., J.D. gives remarks on behalf of the Board of Trustees. He reminds us that “no one reaches a commencement stage alone.”
Dean Lisa R. Braverman, Ph.D. shares her own graduation story and how achievements in education change the trajectory of our families: “When we graduate our families graduate.”
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies Graduate Selena M. Couloufacos gives a speech that certainly resonates. How many of us can agree that a workplace disappointment is what led us to pursue our degree? And we can attest, “determination has no age limit.”
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jennifer Sparrow, Ph.D. presents our graduating candidates.
It rains confetti at Barclays Center.
Faculty and staff rejoice.
