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It was a picture-perfect day for the Class of 2026, as well as their mentors, families, and friends, to gather on the Great Lawn for the College of Staten Island’s 77th Commencement.

The College of Staten Island is proudly celebrating its 77th Commencement tomorrow, and along with greeting and salutations from President Dr. Timothy G. Lynch and guests, the ceremony will highlight its top honorees: Class of 2026 Valedictorian Michelle Danglade, Salutatorian Ashley Villalva, and Honorary Degree recipient, Laura Kennedy.

On Thursday, May 21, the College of Staten Island celebrated its White Coat Ceremony for the Department of Physical Therapy. The ceremony marked our students’ transition from preclinical study to clinical health sciences.

On the eve of Commencement last week, CSI proudly celebrated its 15th Annual Lavender Graduation, honoring LGBTQ+ graduates and recognizing their academic accomplishments, resilience, leadership, and contributions to the campus community. Hosted by the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the ceremony provided a meaningful opportunity for graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff to come together in celebration ahead of Commencement.

The College of Staten Island celebrated the graduation of its veterans in a small ceremony held in Gordon and Lorraine DiPaolo Conference Room on Wednesday. See some of the photos taken from the event below, and congratulations to the Class of 2026!

The College of Staten Island community came together on Thursday, April 30, for a vibrant celebration of scholarship, creativity, and innovation at the Undergraduate Conference on Research, Scholarship, and Performance.