Katz School Graduation

Making the World Smarter, Safer and Healthier

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

On May 20, over 600 graduates marked the culmination of years of hard work, resilience and purpose-driven study during the Katz School of Science and Health's ninth annual commencement ceremony at the United Palace, celebrating a milestone that represented both academic achievement and personal transformation.

Graduates from across the school's science, technology and health programs — including the first graduates of the Accelerated B.S. in Nursing — reflected the Katz School's mission to create real-world impact through research, clinical care and innovation. Their stories stretched across continents, industries and life experiences, but they shared a common belief that their education could be used to improve lives.

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2026 Katz School Commencement Collage

2026 Graduation Ceremony and Featured Speakers

2026 Katz Commencement

On May 20, 2026, Katz had the distinct privilege of conferring master’s and doctoral degrees at the ninth annual graduate commencement ceremony.

2026 Katz Commencement

ӣ�� President Ari Berman on Inner Light and Purpose

President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman delivers a heartfelt commencement address.

ӣ�� President Ari Berman on Inner Light and Purpose

Michael Katz on a Bold New Chapter for the Katz School

Michael Katz — son of the school's benefactors, Drs. Mordecai and Monique Katz — addresses the Class of 2026.

Michael Katz on a Bold New Chapter for the Katz School

Jenna Bondy: "A Passion. A Purpose."

Jenna Bondy shares a moving reflection on passion, purpose and the mentorship that shaped the Class of 2026.

Jenna Bondy: "A Passion. A Purpose."

Denelsen Dandi: "Living Prototypes of What Is Possible"

Denelsen Dandi delivers a student address on technology, ethics and human potential in the age of artificial intelligence.

Denelsen Dandi: "Living Prototypes of What Is Possible"

2026 Katz Commencement

On May 20, 2026, Katz had the distinct privilege of conferring master’s and doctoral degrees at the ninth annual graduate commencement ceremony.

2026 Katz Commencement

ӣ�� President Ari Berman on Inner Light and Purpose

President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman delivers a heartfelt commencement address.

ӣ�� President Ari Berman on Inner Light and Purpose

Michael Katz on a Bold New Chapter for the Katz School

Michael Katz — son of the school's benefactors, Drs. Mordecai and Monique Katz — addresses the Class of 2026.

Michael Katz on a Bold New Chapter for the Katz School

Jenna Bondy: "A Passion. A Purpose."

Jenna Bondy shares a moving reflection on passion, purpose and the mentorship that shaped the Class of 2026.

Jenna Bondy: "A Passion. A Purpose."

Denelsen Dandi: "Living Prototypes of What Is Possible"

Denelsen Dandi delivers a student address on technology, ethics and human potential in the age of artificial intelligence.

Denelsen Dandi: "Living Prototypes of What Is Possible"

Past Graduation Ceremonies

2025 STEM Commencement Ceremony

2025 Health Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Katz's Health Science 2025 commencement

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Katz had the distinct privilege of conferring 145 master’s and doctoral degrees at the health sciences graduate commencement ceremony.

Katz's Health Science 2025 commencement

2024 Commencement Photos

Katz School 2025 Commencement for STEM

On Tuesday, May 27, Katz had the distinct privilege of conferring 342 STEM master’s degrees at the eighth annual graduate commencement ceremony.

Katz School 2025 Commencement for STEM

Live Recording: 2024 Graduate Commencement

Watch a live recording of the Katz School's 2024 Graduate Commencement Ceremony.

Live Recording: 2024 Graduate Commencement

Live Recording: 2024 Health Science Celebration

Watch a live recording of the Katz School's 2024 Health Science Celebration.

Live Recording: 2024 Health Science Celebration

Live Recording: 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Watch a live recording of the Katz School's 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Live Recording: 2023 Commencement Ceremony

2023 Commencement Photos

Live Recording: 2023 Health Science Celebration

Watch a live recording of the Katz School's 2023 Health Science Celebration.

Live Recording: 2023 Health Science Celebration

At 2022 Commencement, Graduates Lauded as Values-Driven Innovators

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At 2022 Commencement, Graduates Lauded as Values-Driven Innovators

The Katz School of Science and Health recently conferred 123 master’s degrees to graduating students whom Dean Paul Russo called “values-driven practitioners” for their academic integrity and commitment to the compassionate care of others.

“You stand for truth, reflected in your scholarship and applied in your practice. You are champions of a life built on values—respecting the worth of every individual and their right to care and full participation in life—economically and socially,” said Dean Russo at the school’s sixth commencement exercises on May 16. “You are compassionate practitioners who bring your know-how in science, technology and health to transform our world for the better and move history forward. You are people of integrity, who when moving science to practice will never sacrifice the invaluable in the pursuit of the valuable.”

2022 Commencement Photos

2021 Virtual Commencement

Watch the 2021 Katz School Virtual Commencement.

2021 Virtual Commencement

2020 Virtual Commencement

Watch the 2020 Katz School Virtual Commencement Ceremony.

2020 Virtual Commencement

2019 Commencement Photos

Graduation Questions?

Contact: katz@yu.edu.

Graduation Questions?

Alumni Resources

We are proud of our alumni and offer support after graduation. Alumni can stay connected and enjoy benefits from the Alumni Affairs office and can access Career Center services at any time.

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