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We Are Called to Do More

The 76th Commencement Exercises took place on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026. Relive the ceremony, explore the schedule of events, and more, visit fairfield.edu/commencement.

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  • Class of 2030 Applicant Pool Sets New Records
    Increasing appeal among students as a first-choice institution.
  • Top 1% for long-term value
    Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
  • 98% of Graduates Secured Full-Time Employment
    Over the last eight years, more than 98% of graduates have secured full-time employment or have enrolled in a graduate or professional school.

Asking Important Questions, Creating New Possibilities

Find your purpose through meaningful inquiry and reflection.

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Caring for the Whole Person

A community grounded in radical hospitality.

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Faculty and Students Earn Fulbright Scholarships

Fairfield University faculty members Michelle Farrell, PhD, and Shannon Harding, PhD, as well as undergraduate Caroline Cossman ’26 and graduate student Eva Criscuolo have been awarded Fulbright honors for the 2026–27 academic year.

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There is always something educational, spiritual, or exciting happening at Fairfield University.

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