Saint Louis University celebrated the class of 2026 during the Spring Commencement ceremony on May 16, 2026. Director, filmmaker and SLU alumnus James Gunn delivered the commencement address. Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 13,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.