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A new program at the University of Rochester pairs faculty and staff with international students whose families can’t attend graduation. They will cheer the graduates on, take photos and share a celebratory meal.
Commencement speakers
Commencement speakers
May 12, 2022
A new program at the University of Rochester pairs faculty and staff with international students whose families can’t attend graduation. They will cheer the graduates on, take photos and share a celebratory meal.
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April 26, 2022
For many graduates from the COVID classes of 2020 and 2021, commencement was virtual, students only or just no fun. This year they’re joining the Class of 2022 for the full-blown experience.
April 14, 2022
Strangers are asking New York University seniors to sell their graduation tickets so they can see the pop star speak and receive an honorary degree at Yankee Stadium on May 18. One fan offered $500.
April 1, 2022
At least 15 institutions plan to honor the Ukrainian president in absentia, showing support for his war-ravaged country while inspiring the Class of 2022 with his example of dauntless leadership.
May 15, 2019
Frostburg State University: Ricky Arnold, the astronaut.
Harper College, in Illinois: Martha Kanter, executive director of the College Promise Campaign.
Merrimack College: Jeff Selingo, the author and journalist.
Providence College: Steve Pemberton, chief human resources officer at Workhuman.
University of Dubuque: Mark Ward, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty.
May 13, 2019
Agnes Scott College: Jordan Casteel, the artist.
Beloit College: Ruth Hamilton, a lawyer at the Criminal Defense Practice at the Bronx Defenders.
Grinnell College: Amy Tan, the author.
Kalamazoo College: Ken Elzinga, the Robert C. Taylor Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia.
May 10, 2019
Bloomfield College: Ras J. Baraka, the mayor of Newark, N.J.; and Margaret H. Marshall, the chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
May 8, 2019
Bryant University: Laura Ipsen, president and CEO of Ellucian.
Catholic University: Jesús Colina, the journalist.
Elizabeth City State University: Tyrone Poole, the author, entrepreneur and television personality.
May 6, 2019
Alfred University: Marlin Miller, business leader and philanthropist.
Baruch College of the City University of New York: Carl E. Heastie, speaker of the New York State Assembly.
May 2, 2019
Albertus Magnus College: Kerry Alys Robinson, the founding executive director and global ambassador of the Leadership Roundtable.
College of St. Scholastica: Fred de Sam Lazaro, the journalist.
Curry College: John Fish, the civic and philanthropic leader.
Farmingdale State College of the State University of New York: Kristina M. Johnson, chancellor of SUNY.