UC Irvine Parents

We hope all of our Anteater dads and father figures had a wonderful Father's Day yesterday! 💙💛

Thank you for every early morning move-in, every encouraging phone call, every care package, and every word of support. Your love and encouragement help our Anteaters thrive, both on campus and beyond.

Here's to all the incredible dads, grandpas, stepdads, uncles, mentors, and father figures who make a difference every day.

And may your coffee always be hot. ☕🐜

Tomorrow our office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth! 💙💛

Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend ahead. 🐜

💙💛 Commencement speaker by day... the world's most beloved Anteater, Peter, by night! 🐜

ICS commencement speaker and ASUCI President Harshvardhan Rathore truly made the most of his undergraduate experience, taking on leadership roles while also bringing school spirit to life as Peter the Anteater.

UC Irvine is full of opportunities for students to get involved, build community, and create unforgettable memories.

✨ What clubs, organizations, traditions, or campus events has your student loved being part of? Share with us in the comments!

2026 ICS Commencement Student Speaker Harshvardhan (Harsh) Rathore kept a secret -- until now. Mild-mannered computer science student researching multi-agent systems and AI, working as a peer advisor and serving as ASUCI Senate President by day. Then transforming into beloved UC Irvine mascot Peter the Anteater after hours.

“My time here has been a complete arc from uncertainty to accomplishment…All of it came from just saying yes and being willing to try.”

More: https://ics.uci.edu/2026/06/14/student-spotlight-harsh-rathores-secret-identity-peter-the-anteater/

Image description: Harsh Rathore with Peter the Anteater costume

University of California, Irvine University of California UC Irvine Athletics

The caps have flown, the degrees have been earned, and a new chapter begins.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and welcome to the UC Irvine Alumni family! 🎓💙💛

We’d love to celebrate with you. Share your favorite grad photos and favorite UC Irvine memories in the comments below. 😁👇

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🎓 Congratulations to our graduating Anteaters! 💙💛

Today we celebrate your hard work, resilience, and all that you've accomplished during your time at UC Irvine. As you take your next steps beyond campus, remember that the journey ahead is full of possibility.

Oh, the places you'll go, Anteaters. The future is bright, and we can't wait to see the impact you'll make on the world.

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🎓 As we count down to commencement, we're looking back at some of the incredible graduation cap designs from ceremonies past!

From funny and heartfelt to artistic and inspiring, these decorated caps showcase the creativity, achievements and unique journeys of our Anteaters.

Which one is your favorite? 💙💛✨

Finals week is here, Anteaters! 🐜📚 Sending you all the good vibes and a massive ZOT ZOT ZOT as you conquer your exams. You’ve put in the hard work, now it's time to finish the quarter strong! 💪

Drop a 💙, 💛, or a note of encouragement below to show our students some major community support!

👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓⏰Can you believe graduation is right around the corner? For all things commencement and to livestream ceremonies, visit: https://commencement.uci.edu/

Nothing quite like those smiling faces we see when our Anteater Family comes together to celebrate our students and the amazing work being done on campus 🥳 Our Anteater Grant Initiative Showcase was full of 'em! 😁 Zot! Zot! Zot!💙💛🐜