On Saturday, May 2, the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater filled with applause, proud families and loved ones, graduates in their caps and gowns, and unmistakable energy as University of Bridgeport (UB) celebrated its 116th Commencement ceremonies. It was a day shaped … Continue reading Celebrating Courage, Resilience, and Purpose at 116th Commencement Ceremonies
University of Bridgeport (UB) will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies, taking place on Saturday, May 2, at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Humanitarian, author, and speaker Carl Wilkens will deliver the keynote address … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Announces Full Keynote and Student Commencement Speaker Lineup
Humanitarian, Author Carl Wilkens to Speak at University of Bridgeport Commencement University of Bridgeport (UB) will welcome humanitarian, author, and speaker Carl Wilkens as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies, to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, … Continue reading UB Welcomes Humanitarian Carl Wilkens as 2026 Commencement Speaker
They studied, they struggled, and they succeeded. Then they spoke. Meet University of Bridgeport’s 2025 commencement student speakers. In their own words and in front of their peers, these graduates shared what the moment meant to them — and what’s … Continue reading The Legacy They Begin to Build: UB’s 2025 Student Speakers
2025 Graduates challenged to shape the future and build enduring legacies On Saturday, May 3, University of Bridgeport’s (UB) community gathered at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater for the University’s 115th commencement ceremonies. While grey clouds gradually overtook sunny skies, the … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Celebrates a Day of Triumph and Inspiration at 115th Commencement Ceremonies
University of Bridgeport (UB) will honor distinguished leaders from the NFL and the business world during its 2025 Commencement ceremonies, to be held Saturday, May 3 at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James … Continue reading NFL Athlete, Healthcare Executive to Speak at University of Bridgeport Commencement Ceremonies
LA Chargers (NFL) Safety Derwin James Jr. to address crowd at UB undergraduate ceremony University of Bridgeport (UB) is proud to announce Derwin James Jr., an NFL safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, as the undergraduate commencement speaker at the … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Names 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker
POV: Under cloudless spring skies, you sit adorned in robes, cords, and an aesthetic mortar board you’ve meticulously decorated. Both ceremonious and bittersweet, you find yourself in the eleventh hour of your college career, awaiting the limitless possibilities ahead of … Continue reading UB Graduates Pave the Way for Future Purple Knights
For every graduate, commencement marks the completion of this step in one’s undergraduate or graduate academic journey. The student speakers at commencement ceremonies are tasked with putting the day’s sentiments into words — capturing the collective pride everyone feels at … Continue reading Meet the 2024 Commencement Student Speakers
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, University of Bridgeport (UB) hosted its commencement ceremonies at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. The clouds gave way to bright, sunny skies, and the weekend rain held off as UB honored more than … Continue reading Learning to Fly – University of Bridgeport Celebrates Soaring Horizons in 114th Commencement Ceremonies
Bridgeport, CT – May 3, 2024 – University of Bridgeport (UB) is proud to announce renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump as the distinguished guest speaker for its 2024 commencement ceremonies. Mr. Crump will be joined by student speakers in … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Announces Inspiring Lineup for 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
‘Tis the season for college commencement — at universities across the country, students are walking the stage with their caps and gowns to receive a degree they’ve dedicated years and countless hours of work to complete. It is a moment … Continue reading “Smile on Three!” — The Top Spots for UB Commencement Photos
Read some of the highlights from UB’s 2022 graduation commencement speech delivered by Danny Glover, where he highlights the continuity of education. Continue reading A Simple Equation: Danny Glover Speaks to UB Graduates about the Continuity of Education
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, under a crystal blue sky, University of Bridgeport graduates inaugurated the new Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and began their own journeys toward success. Continue reading University of Bridgeport Commencement Launches Hundreds of Careers
The President of Bridgeport Hospital, Anne Diamond, will serve as principal speaker for the University of Bridgeport’s May 2021 Graduate and Health Sciences Commencement Ceremony. Continue reading President of Bridgeport Hospital to Speak at UB Graduate Commencement