98th Commencement: May 8, 2026
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Sarah Lawrence College held its 98th Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, under a tent on Westlands Lawn. More than 325 graduates from the Class of 2026 were cheered on by family and friends as they received their bachelor's and master's degrees. Emmy-winning showrunner, director, and novelist Noah Hawley '89 delivered the keynote address, and New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins was awarded an honorary degree.
Commencement Addresses by Speaker
- Cristle Collins Judd
President - Meryl Rosen ’82
Chair, Board of Trustees - Leigh Heyman ’98
President, Alumni Council - Sydney Walter ’26
President of the Senior Class - Ella Martlin ’26 & Foster Monroe ’26
Co-Chairs, Senior Fun(d) Committee - Noor Tannir MFA ’26
Graduate Student Association - Noah Hawley '89
Keynote Speaker - New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Honorary Degree Recipient
98th Commencement Program
Download the program from this year's commencement ceremony (PDF).
The artwork used for this year's Commencement, Window of Possibility, was created by Keilani Talma ’26.
