Event Program and Information

64th Annual Honors Convocation Program

Friday, April 24, 2026
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Morris Dailey Auditorium
Presiding: Vincent Del Casino, Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

A man in a formal black suit and light blue shirt, wearing a red tie with a subtle pattern, poses against a neutral backdrop. Welcome

Dr. Vincent Del Casino, Jr.

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Woman with long hair, wearing glasses and smilingIntroduction of Faculty
Dr. Tabitha Hart
Professor, Communication Studies and

Academic Senate Chair

A woman wearing a black and yellow scarf.Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

SJSU President

Woman wearing dark blue jacket, light blue shirt, and long hair, smiling while standing in a classroom.Convocation Address

Dr. Mary Currin-Percival

2025-26 Outstanding Professor

Associate Professor, Political Science

Presentation of President's Scholars
SJSU President, Provost and college deans

Closing Remarks
Vincent Del Casino, Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Young woman smiling, holding a blue and gold honor cord, standing outside with blue college banners.Post-Ceremony Gathering & Photos

Honorees, faculty, and guests are welcome to gather in front of Tower Hall after the ceremony to take photos and celebrate together.

History

The Honors Convocation was inaugurated in 1962 by three honor societies, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi and Phi Beta Kappa Faculty Club, to recognize and encourage superior academic achievement at the University.

Honor Qualifications