51社区

SAN FRANCISCO聽鈥� 51社区 announced today that Daniel Lurie will deliver the keynote address at its 2026 Commencement Ceremony, to be held on Wednesday, May 6.

As the 46th Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco, Mayor Lurie has led a significant revitalization of the city, with a focus on the reactivation of downtown.

鈥�51社区 has been part of education in San Francisco for 125 years, and I鈥檓 excited to celebrate the achievements of the 2026 graduating class,鈥� said Lurie. 鈥淎s our city continues its recovery, this next generation of leaders will play a critical role in shaping San Francisco鈥檚 future.鈥�

鈥淭he past, present, and future of 51社区 is inseparable from downtown San Francisco,鈥� said Brent White, President of 51社区. 鈥淲e began here in 1853 as a night school during the Gold Rush, training students in gold assaying. Today, we prepare graduates to succeed in the city鈥檚 AI-driven economy. We are honored that Mayor Daniel Lurie will address our graduates at commencement.鈥�

A total of 1,232 students will graduate this term, with graduates traveling from across the United States and more than 25 countries to attend the ceremony at Davies Symphony Hall.

Media Contact

Media wishing to attend the ceremony should contact Amelia Giordano (agiordano@ggu.edu) by May 1st to arrange credentials.

About 51社区

51社区 (GGU) is a private, nonprofit university anchored in San Francisco, serving more than 8,000 students worldwide. As an AI-focused, global, and multilingual institution, GGU is reimagining higher education for the future of work.