May 27, 2026
Christopher Cramer in graduation regalia speaking at a podium
Group of graduates in graduation regalia sitting on stage
Christopher Cramer in graduation regalia speaking at a podium
Alumnus Christopher J. Cramer addressing the graduates.

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Tryon Festival Theatre in Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, the Department of Chemistry celebrated students who graduated at the culmination of the 2025-26 academic year. The department conferred degrees to more than 180, including 60 who earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, six received a Master of Science in Chemistry, two received a Master of Science in Teaching Chemistry, and 115 received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

Illinois chemistry alumnus Dr. Christopher J. Cramer (Ph.D., '88) addressed the graduates. He is the chief research officer for UL Research Institutes.

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Audience listening to speaker at Convocation ceremony

Convocation photo gallery

Graduates standing together side by side
Two graduates standing side by side
Graduates standing together side by side
Two people in graduation regalia standing together
Graduate holding diploma
Graduate holding diploma
Graduate getting hooded
Graduate and professor shaking hands
Graduate getting hooded
Graduates leaving the stage
Graduate holding up diploma
Graduates leaving the stage
Stage party standing
Graduate hugging a professor
Graduate walking across stage
Graduate walking across stage
Group of graduates standing together
Group of graduates and faculty standing together