CIIS' 58th Commencement Livestream
Image featuring Associate Professor and musician Sangeeta Swamy, who will be performing at this year's commencement ceremony.
Congratulations to our Class of 2026!
We're thrilled to welcome you to the livestream of the 2026 CIIS Commencement Ceremony as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduates and the bright paths ahead of them.
CIIS is the university for radically curious and committed individuals who are seeking meaningful growth, academic rigor, innovative research, and collaborative community in the service of creating transformative experiences that benefit self, society, and the Earth.
Whether you're joining us from near or far, thank you for being part of this special day.
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About the Speakers and Performers
This year's ceremony is a true reflection of our vibrant integral community, bringing together voices from across CIIS to celebrate the Class of 2026.
Opening
- Danielle Drake, Ph.D.
Dean of Faculty Development, Community and Collaboration - Seraphin Shmee Giarratana
Director of Student Success and International Student Advisor
Invocation and Welcome Speaker
- Suma Shetty
Graduate of the Ph.D. in Transformative Studies
Opening Remarks
- S. Brock Blomberg, Ph.D.
President
Presentation of Faculty Emeriti
- Kathy Littles, Ph.D.
Provost
Commencement Address Speaker
- Meihong Xu
Author and Psychotherapist, Board of Trustees
Graduating Student Speaker
- Hadyatou Diallo
Graduate of the Ph.D. in Human Sexuality
Performers
- Sangeeta Swamy, Ph.D., LCMHC, MT-BC
Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Integral Psychology Counseling program - Vicki Lee Trimbach
Pianist, Composer and Teacher - Willow Pearson Trimbach, Psy.D., LMFT, MT-BC
Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Clinical Psychology department
Presentation Of Honorary Doctorates
- S. Brock Blomberg, Ph.D.
President
Presentation of Degrees
- Danielle Drake, Ph.D.
Dean of Faculty Development, Community and Collaboration - Seraphin Shmee Giarratana
Director of Student Success and International Student Advisor - Weiqi Zhang
Program Coordinator of the M.A. in Applied Psychology in China
Alumni Welcome and Closing Benediction Speaker
- Shaun Roberts
Director of Annual Giving
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CIIS Alumni Association
The CIIS Alumni Association looks forward to welcoming you! We are thrilled to have the chance to celebrate this special time. Take a moment to see the benefits and career support available to you as a CIIS alum.
Commencement Program
CIIS' 2026 commencement ceremony is held at Herbst Theatre in San Francisco from 1-4 p.m. PDT.