Graduate Division: Students, faculty, and families gather for the Graduate Division commencement at Herbst Theatre on Friday, May 16, 2025. Photo by Noah Berger
Graduate Division: Pranav Addepalli gets ready for the Graduate Division commencement at Herbst Theatre on Friday, May 16, 2025. Photo by Noah Berger
School of Medicine: Taylor Hall takes part in the UCSF School of Medicine commencement on Monday, May 19, 2025. Photo by Cindy Chew
School of Medicine: Natan Hekmatjah takes part in the UCSF School of Medicine commencement on Monday, May 19, 2025. Photo by Cindy Chew
School of Pharmacy: The Bowl of Hygeia Award, which recognizes commitment to community service and professional excellence, is presented to graduating student Anthony Lam by Pharmacy Alumni Association Board President Lucy Saldana during the 2025 School of Pharmacy Commencement at Davies Symphony Hall. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
School of Pharmacy: Students toss their hats during the 2025 School of Pharmacy Commencement at Davies Symphony Hall. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
School of Nursing: Feroza Nawabi celebrates at the School of Nursing's 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Image by Noah Berger
School of Nursing: Maureen Haston celebrates at the School of Nursing's 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Noah Berger
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Cheer virtually as the graduates walk across the stage.
Graduate Division | May 16, 2025
Graduate students from UCSF’s PhD and master’s programs, their family and friends celebrated the momentous occasion at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. Read the story
School of Medicine | May 19, 2025
Geriatrician, author, and Professor of Medicine Louise Aronson, MD, gave the keynote address before Chancellor Sam Hawgood awarded degrees to graduates. Read the story
School of Pharmacy | May 27, 2025
Cheering family, friends, faculty, and mentors celebrated the academic achievements of a new cohort of Doctor of Pharmacy graduates at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. Read the story
School of Nursing | May 28, 2025
Enthusiastic applause echoed through Louise M. Davis Symphony Hall in San Francisco as members of the School of Nursing Class of 2025 crossed the stage and received their diplomas. Read the story
School of Dentistry | June 6, 2025
Linda Edgar, DDS, is scheduled to give the commencement address before Chancellor Sam Hawgood confers degrees.
UCSF Fresno | June 12, 2025
More than 100 residents in eight medical specialties and one dental surgery residency will come together to celebrate the completion of their training.
Viral Smiles
The social images and videos that made waves.
Congratulations to the @UCSFMedicine Class of 2025! It was a true honor and privilege to be surrounded by so much joy! @UCSFHospitals pic.twitter.com/TvKZwlnfXE
— Melissa Coleman (@MelissaHColeman) May 19, 2025
Congratulations to all the UCSF medical school graduates tonite! A special pleasure and honor to “hood” and celebrate @paul_wongg as he heads to the @BrighamSurgery @BwhSurgOncology pic.twitter.com/q3mydv2gib
— Ajay Maker (@Maker_MD) May 20, 2025