Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. ET
Applied Psychology
Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Media, Culture, and Communication
Nutrition and Food Studies
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Order of Exercises
The Academic Procession
ORDER OF MARCH
CHIEF MARSHAL
Edward Seidman, PhD
Professor
Department of Applied Psychology
BANNER BEARER
Sam Radinsky, MA ‘26
Applied Psychology
PARADE OF BANNERS
STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
STUDENT SPEAKER AND ALTERNATE
DOROTHY HEIGHT DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENT
DEANS
FACULTY
The Chief Marshal is a special honor designated by the Dean bestowed upon a faculty member within NYU Steinhardt. This prestigious role leads the platform party procession at the start of the ceremony and carries the official academic mace, a wooden staff with the University and School seals symbolizing the School’s faculty body and signifies the official proceedings of the ceremony. Additionally, the Chief Marshal is the faculty representative who salutes the graduates while formally opening the ceremony. Chief Marshals are selected for their commitment to leadership, teaching, and service to our students and the greater academic community.
WELCOME AND SALUTE TO THE CLASS OF 2026
Jack H. Knott, PhD
Gale and Ira Drukier Dean
CONGRATULATIONS FROM FACULTY & STAFF
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF NYU STEINHARDT
Jack H. Knott, PhD
Gale and Ira Drukier Dean
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
“SEASONS OF LOVE” FROM RENT
The Rent principal cast and the Steinhardt Singers
PRESENTATION OF THE DOROTHY HEIGHT DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Aysha Schomburg, MA ‘99
Sociology of Education
Applied Statistics, Social Science, and Humanities
A SALUTE TO STUDENT HONORS AND AWARDEES
Lorena Llosa, PhD
Vice Dean of Academic Affairs
STUDENT ADDRESS
Antonella Rodio, BS ‘26
Media, Culture, and Communication
DANCE INTERLUDE
The Steinhardt Dance Educators
STUDENT TRIBUTE VIDEO
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES and ADVANCED CERTIFICATES
CLOSING REMARKS
Elisabeth King, PhD
Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs
“NEW YORK, NEW YORK”
The Steinhardt Singers
Performers
STEINHARDT SINGERS
Toby Chernesky BM ’26
Ariana Jones BM ’26
Joe Kotze BM ’26
Sophie Lyons BM ’26
Johnny Mulcahy MM ’26
Kamalkali Vyomini Toraño Pagán BM ’26
Lucas Tovar BM ’26
Amanda Xander MM ’26
RENT PRINCIPAL CAST
Luis Acevedo MM ‘26
Sophia Bryant BM ‘28
Sanju Ebanks MM ‘26
Victoria Eggleston MM ‘27
Sienna Feldman BM ‘28
Malcolm Holmes MM ‘27
Joe Kotze BM ‘26
Logan Pavia MM ‘26
RENT BAND
Piano - Benji Goldsmith
Organ - Jess Ong BM ‘26
Drums - Grace Sprecher MM ‘27
Bass - Alvin Liao MM ‘26
Tambourine- Kenji Golden BM ‘28
CHOREOGRAPHER
Maximilien Baud, Adjunct Faculty
Music and Performing Arts Professions
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Benji Goldsmith, Adjunct Faculty
Music and Performing Arts Professions
VOCAL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Katelyn Prominski, Adjunct Faculty
Music and Performing Arts Professions
STEINHARDT DANCE EDUCATORS
Annelise Bond MA '26
CJ Donohoe MA '26
Adia Edmondson MA '26
Anaemilia Gonzales Huaman MA '26
Annabel Miller Green MA '26
Hailey Offing MA '26
Joseph Rata MA '26
Ashton Reynolds MA '26
Danae Williams MA '26
Mi Ji Williams MA '26
CHOREOGRAPHER & STAFF
Deborah Damast, Clinical Associate Professor
Dance Education Program Director
Choreographer, Rehearsal Director
Music and Performing Arts Professions
Jonathan Flores, Adjunct Professor
Choreographic Contributor, Rehearsal Director
Music and Performing Arts Professions
Allegra Romita, Program Administrator
Music and Performing Arts Professions
Graduation Awards and Honors
Departmental Awards
Departments award additional honors to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. Requirements vary by department and program.
Leadership and Service Awards
NYU Steinhardt salutes outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who have distinguished themselves through scholarship, leadership, and service.