On June 7, 2026, UCSB's College of Creative Studies held its commencement ceremony at Campbell Hall, graduating 74 undergraduates. The event featured notable achievements and inspiring speeches.
- Graduates produced 38 original works, 11 published poems, and 14 prose pieces. - They also presented 71 posters and 59 oral presentations at 28 international gatherings.
- Commencement speaker Ronald Vale (’80) urged graduates to prioritize kindness and collaboration. - Student speaker Haowen Deng highlighted the rare freedom and mentorship CCS provides.
The ceremony underscored CCS's mission to foster independent thinking and original research in art and science.