Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Apr

28

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Spring 2026 Learning Lunches

Spring 2026 Learning Lunches with a focus on AI tools and support for faculty and classroom success.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Apr

29

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free weekly public star party on the roof of the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA).

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm In Person

May

5

2026

Date of Interest

May Term

UT's May Term runs from May 5th to June 3rd.

8:00 am – 11:59 pm Virtual

May

8

2026

Graduation

Doctoral Graduation Ceremony

Join us in celebrating our Doctoral students who graduated in Summer, Fall and Spring.

8:00 am In Person

May

8

2026

Graduation

CNS Graduation Ceremony (First Ceremony)

Graduation ceremony for Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Marine Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Neuroscience.

8:00 am – 10:30 pm In Person

May

8

2026

Graduation

CNS Graduation Ceremony (Second Ceremony)

Graduation ceremony for Astronomy, Computer Science, Human Development and Family Sciences, Human Ecology, Mathematics, Nutrition, Physics, Public Health, Statistics and Data Science and Textiles and Apparel majors.

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm In Person

May

9

2026

Date of Interest

Dean’s Honored Graduates Celebration

The highest honor a CNS student can earn, this title is awarded to approximately 25-30 students a year, representing the top 1% of each spring’s graduating class.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm In Person

May

9

2026

Graduation

Graduation Ceremony for Master’s Degree Candidates

Join us in celebrating our Master's students who graduated in Summer, Fall and Spring.

4:00 pm In Person

May

9

2026

Graduation

University-Wide Graduation

The university-wide Commencement ceremony is held annually in May, recognizing the graduates from the current academic year.

7:00 pm In Person

May

12

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

2026 Course Design Institute

STEMx hosts an annual Course Design Institute, a two- to three-day workshop open to all College of Natural Sciences faculty seeking support in designing or redesigning a course.

9:00 am – 3:00 pm In Person