University of Chicago: The 539th Convocation

The 539th Convocation of the University of Chicago was held on Saturday, June 7 2025, on the Main Quadrangle. The University of Chicago Pipe Band led distinguished faculty and degree candidates in a procession, followed by opening remarks from President A. Paul Alivisatos. Provost Katherine Baicker introduced Professor Kunle Odunsi, who delivered the Convocation Address, “Committing to Excellence in the Face of Life’s Challenges.”

The celebration also included the awarding of honorary degree to Harvard climate scientist Eli Tziperman: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/uchic...

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