The Class of 2026 pictured during orientation two short years ago.

We are excited to announce the Commencement 2026 speakers, selected by students in the Class of 2026:

Keynote Speaker: Bianca Graulau

Bianca Graulau (Source: YouTube)

Class of 2026 Student Speakers

Minahil Arif and Robert Strauss

Minahil Arif and Robert Strauss

Faculty: Lisa Armstrong
Lecturer: John D. Harden

Assistant Professor Lisa Armstrong and Lecturer John D. Harden

Showcase Locations and Times

UC Berkeley Journalism’s 2026 Master’s Project Showcases are a celebration of the extraordinary work created by our graduating students. Over three days, you’ll have the opportunity to experience compelling documentary films, photojournalism, multimedia journalism, narrative stories and audio productions — all brought to life by the next generation of storytellers. Join us at BAMPFA and the Logan Multimedia Center (LMC) located inside the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism in North Gate Hall for screenings, exhibitions, and a chance to meet the journalists behind the work.

Here’s the Showcase schedule:

Thursday, May 14
2:00 – 4:30 pm: Documentary — Part I at *BAMPFA (please arrive by 1:30)
5:00 – 6:00 pm: Reception in the UC Berkeley Journalism courtyard for documentary and photojournalism.
6:00 – 7:30 pm: Photojournalism Showcase in the LMC (Watch the livestream here)

*Free tickets will be available at BAMPFA starting at 1:30pm, and are first come-first served with limited availability (223 max). Please plan to come for the whole event. No promise of seating between films. No food or drink allowed in the Barbro Osher Theater. Note: It’s a 20-minute walk uphill through campus to North Gate Hall from BAMPFA.

Friday, May 15
2:00 to 4:00 pm: Documentary Showcase Part II at *BAMPFA (please arrive by 1:30)
5 – 6:00 pm: Reception in the North Gate Hall courtyard
6 – 7:30 pm: Multimedia Showcase in the LMC (Watch the livestream here)

*Free tickets will be available at BAMPFA starting at 1:30pm, and are first come-first served with limited availability (223 max). Please plan to come for the whole event. No promise of seating between films. No food or drink allowed in the Barbro Osher Theater. Note: It’s a 20 minute walk uphill through campus to North Gate Hall from BAMPFA.

Saturday, May 16
3:30 pm: Narrative Showcase in the LMC (Watch the livestream here)
5 – 6 pm: Reception in the North Gate Hall courtyard
6 -7:30: Audio Showcase (Watch the livestream here)

Sunday, May 17
9:00am Commencement at Zellerbach Playhouse on the UC Berkeley campus to the rear of Zellerbach Hall on Spieker Plaza.
Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/eeo7EAMA3WU.
12:00 pm Reception for students and families in North Gate Hall’s courtyard. It’s a 10 minute walk through campus from the venue to the reception.
Please note: Must have tickets to attend.

MAPS

The red circle on the left is North Gate Hall/Berkeley Journalism. The red circle on the right is Zellerbach Playhouse. View this map online at: https://www.berkeley.edu/map/.

BAMPFA is located in Downtown Berkeley at 2155 Center Street, between Oxford Street and Shattuck Avenue, one block from Downtown Berkeley BART.