Press Release:
His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan Calls University of Dallas Graduates to Gratitude, Affirming University’s Mission to Form Leading Citizens
Commencement Photo Gallery
Commencement 2026
2026 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The University of Dallas awarded degrees on Saturday, May 16, during the 2026 Spring
Commencement Ceremony for the Constantin College of Liberal Arts, the Braniff Graduate
School of Liberal Arts and the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business.
Commencement Livestream
Commencement Speaker
His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York
Cardinal Dolan delivered the commencement address for the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Cardinal Dolan also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of his distinguished service to the Church and society.
Cardinal Dolan has served as Archbishop of New York since 2009, was elevated to the College of Cardinals in 2012, and served as president of the USCCB from 2010–2013.