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Convocation

Graduates from Across NYU SPS Highlighted at 2026 Convocation

2026 NYU SPS grads celebrate at a Radio City Music Hall Convocation ceremony.

  • May 04, 2026

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<p><span class="p-body-bold"><span class="p-body">Seven graduates of the Class of 2026 from across each of NYU SPS’ seven academic divisions will share their journeys with fellow graduates in a special video shown during this year’s convocation ceremonies, taking place May 14 and 15 at NYC’s famed Radio City Music Hall.</span></span></p> <p><b data-rte-class="rte-temp"><span class="p-body-bold"><b data-rte-class="rte-temp"><span class="p-body">The ceremony celebrating the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-applied-undergraduate-studies.html">Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies</a> (DAUS), <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/jonathan-m-tisch-center-of-hospitality.html">Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality</a>, <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/preston-robert-tisch-institute-for-global-sport.html">Preston Robert Tisch Institute of Global Sport</a>, and <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/schack-institute-of-real-estate.html">Schack Institute of Real Estate</a> classes of 2026 will be held on the evening of May 14, while the ceremony celebrating <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/center-for-global-affairs.html">Center for Global Affairs</a> (CGA); <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/center-for-publishing-writing-and-media.html">Center for Publishing, Writing and Media</a> (PWM); and <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business.html">Division of Programs in Business</a> (DPB) graduates will be held on the evening of May 15.</span></b></span></b></p> <p><span class="p-body-bold"><span class="p-body">This year’s featured graduates are:</span></span></p> <ul class="p-list"> <li><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-bold">Kenneth Anonas - Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality</span></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-bold">Ayse Gumus - Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies</span></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-bold">Sayyidatul Imamah - Center for Publishing, Writing and Media</span></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-bold">Beres Lewis - Division of Programs in Business</span></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-bold">Harnoor Maan - Schack Institute of Real Estate</span></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-bold">Vanessa Camano Rosales - Center for Global Affairs</span></span></li> <li><span class="p-body-bold">Allison Wang - Preston Robert Tisch Institute of Global Sport</span></li> </ul>

I’ve met some of my best friends, learned from incredible professors and peers, and grown so much as a person, student, professional, and leader.”

Allison Wang

Preston Robert Tisch Institute of Global Sport Class of ‘26

<p><span class="p-body">Convocation is a time-honored tradition during which the NYU SPS community celebrates the accomplishments of its students. The ceremonies provide an opportunity for those graduating, their family members, administrators, and faculty members to come together and acknowledge their achievements, and to applaud the hard work they have made to enrich their lives and advance their careers.</span></p>

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