Columbia Athletics Celebrates the Class of 2026

Columbia Athletics Celebrates the Class of 2026

5/20/2026 5:00:00 PM | Baseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Archery, Cross Country, Fencing, Lacrosse, Heavyweight Rowing, Lightweight Rowing, Softball, Track and Field

183 student-athletes will graduate from Columbia College, Barnard College, the School of General Studies and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

NEW YORK - Columbia University and Columbia Athletics celebrated the Commencement of its 272nd academic year with various ceremonies across campuses and New York City from May 18-20.

"Congratulations to all of our Class of 2026 graduates," Campbell Family Director of Athletics Peter Pilling said. "We're incredibly proud of what they achieved in their respective sports and academically. It's been amazing to see all the honors our student-athletes have received from their respective colleges and the University. We wish them the best in their future endeavors."

The Columbia Athletics Class of 2026 is comprised of 183 student-athletes responsible for delivering 15 team Ivy League Championships and four individual Ivy League crowns. Additionally, this year's seniors features two-time NCAA Individual Men's Tennis Champion Michael Zheng, 10 All-America honorees, three who garnered an Ivy League Player of the Year award and student-athletes who contributed to a pair of national championships for archery

CLASS OF 2026 UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT HONORS

Additional awards and honors have yet to be announced and will be updated as information becomes available.

PHI BETA KAPPA

George Blaha, Men's Track & Field (CC)

Lucy Roberts, Heavyweight Rowing (BC)

Michael Zhang, Men's Swimming & Diving (CC)

TAU BETA PI

Andrew Blelloch, Lightweight Rowing (SEAS)

Sarah Mikami, Softball (SEAS)

Nitin Rao, Lightweight Rowing (SEAS)

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Alanna Xue, Fencing (BC)

HELEN R. DOWNES PRIZE

Alanna Xue, Fencing (BC)

JAMES J. VALENTINI PRIZE

Camylin Blake, Women's Track & Field (CC)

LEADERSHIP & EXCELLENCE AWARDS

These awards recognize the significant contributions of Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students to the Columbia community. They are presented across eight categories to Columbia College and Columbia Engineering individuals.

CC Scholar Athlete Award

Michael Zheng, Men's Tennis (CC)

SEAS Scholar Athlete Award

Sarah Mikami, Softball (SEAS)

Campbell Award

Michael Zheng, Men's Tennis (CC)

James Christopher Caraley Memorial Prize

Salma Farhat, Women's Tennis (CC)

Senior Marshal

Sarah Mikami, Softball (SEAS)

Indelible Mark

Perri Page, Women's Basketball (CC)

Columbia Spirit

George Rubelsky, Men's Golf (CC)

Michael Zheng, Men's Tennis (CC)

Emerging Leader

Isaac Beers, Men's Swimming & Diving (CC)

Community Leading

Lucas Bullock, Football (CC)

Kennedi Poullard, Women's Track & Field (CC)

Health & Wellness

Charlotte Laidler, Softball (CC)

James McCauley, Football (CC)

SEAS Student Activities Award

Sarah Mikami, Softball (SEAS)

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS GRADUATION

Athletic Excellence

Camylin Blake, Women's Track & Field (CC)

Perri Page, Women's Basketball (CC)

Ray of Sunshine

Seraiah Bruno, Women's Track & Field

COLUMBIA ATHLETICS CLASS OF 2026

Due to individual circumstances, several of these student-athletes could return to compete for Columbia Athletics in the 2026-27 academic year.