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 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
May Term
UT's May Term runs from May 5th to June 3rd.
8:00 am – 11:59 pm • Virtual
May
8
2026
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
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
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
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 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
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