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Know before you go: Commencement 2025

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Know before you go: Commencement 2025

Penn Today provides a list of important facts and tips to help guide guests through this year’s Penn’s 269th Commencement ceremony to be held on Franklin Field on Monday, May 19.

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The Class of 2025 celebrates Baccalaureate
Students take a selfie at Penn’s Baccalaureate celebration in commencement regalia.

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The Class of 2025 celebrates Baccalaureate

There were readings, speeches, music, dance, and more at the interfaith Penn tradition, held on May 13 for graduating fourth-year students.

Penn Today Staff

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Actor, director, producer, Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks to speak at 269th Commencement
Elizabeth Banks.

Class of 1996 alumna Elizabeth Banks will address the Class of 2025 at Penn’s 269th Commencement on May 19.

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Actor, director, producer, Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks to speak at 269th Commencement

At the Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 19, Banks will receive an honorary degree, along with the other 2025 Penn honorary degree recipients.

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