55th Annual Commencement

Save the Date

July 10, 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

   

Commencement 2025 Highlights

 

2025 Commencement Speaker

Benjamin Bryant behind a podium at the Pentagon

Benjamin Bryant, an Excelsior University alumnus and an Emmy-nominated writer, filmmaker, and broadcaster, was the 2025 Commencement speaker and received the 2025 Alumni Service Award at the ceremony.

In a public service career spanning nearly three decades, he held senior roles on high-profile task forces and commissions for the Department of Defense, Congress, and the President of the United States. Bryant was a 2024 recipient of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service, the department’s third highest civilian award.

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Excelsior University student at commencement

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Welcome to the Alumni Association

A graduation cap on top of 200k

Excelsior University is reaching an extraordinary milestone, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Together, our alumni community has grown to an incredible 200,000 strong—a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

The Alumni Association encourages alumni to stay connected, share their successes, and serve as advocates for Excelsior and our students. Every Excelsior graduate belongs — no application, no dues required! Stay engaged and join our community on Excelsior Connects.

Stay engaged and join our community on Excelsior Connects.

Full Commencement ceremonies are available in our Commencement archive.