During the University Ceremony held Sunday on the College Green, senior orators Zein Faheem and Caelle Joseph reflected on the experiences, challenges and community that shaped their time at Brown, offering words of encouragement and advice to classmates, families and friends gathered for Brown University’s 258th Commencement. Presided over by Brown University President Christina H. Paxson, the ceremony brought together graduates from across the University for the symbolic conferring of degrees, honorary degree presentations and one of Brown’s most cherished Commencement traditions —hearing directly from the graduating class. #Brown2026 #BrownU 🔗 Read more about the University Ceremony at the link in our bio. 📸 Image credit: Nick Dentamaro