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The King Is Dead, Long Live the King!

This weekend, more than 6,700 graduates, families, professors, and staff come together to celebrate Commencement Day 2026. Behind the applause, the gowns, and the class photos, hundreds of people work for months to make this event unforgettable. A look behind the scenes of one of ESSEC&rsquo;s most emblematic events.
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Commencement Day 2026: Behind the scenes of an emotional weekend

Originally from Kolkata, India, Pravin Agarwal joined ESSEC&rsquo;s Master in Management program with a childhood passion for cars and the dream of turning that passion into a career. A few years later, he is working at Stellantis as a Serial Life Project Manager for Citro&euml;n. His journey reflects one of ESSEC Business School&rsquo;s founding promises: helping students build their own path by exploring their interests, embracing new experiences, and relying on the strength of a supportive community.
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Pravin Agarwal: “At ESSEC, Some of the Best Opportunities Started with a Conversation”

On June 20, 2026, Hauteclaire Lulin will take the stage at Commencement Day to represent her graduating class. It is a symbolic moment for this Master in Management graduate, whose journey reflects one of ESSEC Business School's founding promises: giving students the opportunity to build their own path through the encounters, commitments, and experiences that shape student life.
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