
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
JUNE 13, 2026
Message from the Provost
Graduates of the Class of 2026,
You have fulfilled the requirements of UC San Diego and of Seventh College and in doing so, you are part of the third graduating class of Seventh College. You should feel enormously proud of everything you have accomplished.
Throughout your time at Seventh College, you’ve developed the skills and values at the heart of a Seventh College education. You’ve collaborated in diverse teams and embraced interdisciplinary thinking to confront global challenges. You’ve asked hard questions and engaged in creative, critical inquiry. You’ve reflected on your place in the world and acted with care—for yourself, your community, and our planet. You’ve communicated with empathy, led with purpose, and discovered your own unique capacity to drive change. These are the tools that will serve you and those around you, for a lifetime.
Thank you for being part of the Seventh College community. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Please stay connected and lend your voice and support to the SeVIIs who will follow in your footsteps.
We can’t wait to see what you do next. Congratulations!
Warm wishes,
Kate Antonovics

Provost, Seventh College
UC San Diego
Welcome & Provost Address
Kate Antonovics
Provost
OUTSTANDING FACULTY TEACHING AWARD
Presented by Jill Gladstein
Director of Synthesis Program
Chia-Ming Uang
Structural Engineering
UC SAN DIEGO ALUMNI OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD
Presented by Joshua Brimmeier
Dean of Student Affairs
Vandi Patel
Class of 2026
SeVIIe OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented by Joshua Brimmeier
Dean of Student Affairs
Ryan Dagamac
Class of 2026
Acknowledgment of Student Veterans/Active Military/PBK/Latin Honors
Senior Address
Arif Ruslan
Class of 2026
Presentation of the Class of 2026
Kate Antonovics
Provost
Recessional
Please remain seated.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026!
