Caltech's 132nd Commencement Ceremony

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Ceremony opening remarks begin at 38:49. Caltech’s 132nd annual Commencement ceremony was held on Beckman Mall in Pasadena, CA, on June 12, 2026, honoring its 612 graduates who earned 617 degrees: 235 bachelor’s degrees, 126 master’s degrees, 1 engineer’s degree, and 255 doctoral degrees. Kip Thorne (BS ’62)—theoretical astrophysicist, distinguished alumnus, and Nobel laureate—delivered the keynote address. 00:00 - Title card 01:12 - Pre-event activities with Organ Prelude, Leslie J. Deutsch (BS ’76, PhD ’80) 20:58 - Caltech Convocation Brass, Percussion, and Organ Ensemble 21:26 - Processional 38:49 - Opening Remarks, Ambassador Barbara M. Barrett, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees 49:50 - Commencement Address, Kip S. Thorne (BS ’62) 1:05:02 - Choral Selection, Caltech Glee Club and Caltech Convocation Brass, Percussion, and Organ Ensemble 1:10:43 - Conferring of Degrees, Thomas F. Rosenbaum, President • 1:10:56 - Bachelor of Science (BS), Jennifer A. Jahner, Faculty Dean of Undergraduate Students • 1:35:44 - Master of Science (MS), David C. Chan, Faculty Dean of Graduate Studies • 1:45:54 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), David C. Chan, Dean of Graduate Studies • • 1:47:51 - Division of Biology & Biological Engineering, Paul W. Sternberg, Division Chair • • 1:54:18 - Division of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Sarah E. Reisman, Division Chair • • 1:59:49 - Division of Engineering & Applied Science, Harry A. Atwater, Division Chair • • 2:10:56 - Division of Geological & P

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