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Commencement
To Penn’s Class of 2024: ‘The world needs you’
To Penn’s Class of 2024: ‘The world needs you’
The University celebrated graduating students on Monday during the 268th Commencement.
Commencement traditions, explained
Commencement traditions, explained
Penn Today dives into some of the unique sights and sounds that help commemorate the joyous occasion.
By the Numbers: Class of 2024
By the Numbers: Class of 2024
On May 20, more than 9,000 students are eligible to graduate at the University-wide Commencement ceremony, and Penn will confer six honorary degrees.
Physician, researcher, best-selling author Siddhartha Mukherjee to speak at Penn’s 268th Commencement
Physician, researcher, best-selling author Siddhartha Mukherjee to speak at Penn’s 268th Commencement
At the Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20, Mukherjee will receive an honorary doctor of sciences degree, along with the other 2024 Penn honorary degree recipients.
Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th Commencement
Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th Commencement
Thousands of students and their biggest supporters—those who President Liz Magill described as “force multipliers”—flooded campus Monday for a sunny ceremony for the ages.
By the Numbers: Class of 2023
By the Numbers: Class of 2023
On May 15, more than 9,000 students are eligible to graduate at the University-wide Commencement ceremony, and Penn will confer six honorary degrees.
Know before you go: Commencement 2023
Know before you go: Commencement 2023
On May 15, Penn will hold the 267th Commencement ceremony. From program details, to earlier than usual arrival times required, and a no bag policy, here are some important guidelines.
Four Commencement traditions explained
Four Commencement traditions explained
Penn Today dives into some of the unique sights and sounds that help commemorate the joyous occasion.
Tony Award-winning actress and singer/songwriter Idina Menzel to speak at Penn’s 267th Commencement
Tony Award-winning actress and singer/songwriter Idina Menzel to speak at Penn’s 267th Commencement
At the Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 15, Menzel will receive an honorary doctor of arts degree, along with the other 2023 Penn honorary degree recipients.
Our 15 favorite stories from 2022
Our 15 favorite stories from 2022
From interdisciplinary research and life-changing discoveries to a new University president and everything in between, this year at Penn has been one for the books.
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CNBC
The 7 most important phrases, says veteran advice columnist Ask Amy: Use them when you need ‘the right words’
Class of 2024 Commencement speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee says that many people don’t tell others that they love and forgive them until they're on their deathbeds.
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Inc.
An oncologist just revealed the most common last words of the dying—and what they say about how to live without regrets
During his Commencement address at Penn, author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee said that love and forgiveness are the things most spoken about on death beds.
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CNBC
Top five regrets people have when they die, says ex-hospice care worker—many don’t realize them ‘until the end’
During his Commencement address at Penn, oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee said that many people wish they had expressed more love and forgiveness for the people in their lives.
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C-SPAN
Author Siddartha Mukherjee delivers 2024 University of Pennsylvania Commencement address
Siddhartha Mukherjee delivered Penn’s 2024 Commencement address.
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India West
UPenn to confer honorary doctorate on Siddhartha Mukherjee
Celebrated physician and best-selling author Siddhartha Mukherjee will deliver the address at the 2024 University of Pennsylvania Commencement, featuring remarks from Interim President J. Larry Jameson.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Quinta Brunson delivered Penn’s Graduate School of Education commencement speech with humor and candor
Award-winning writer, actress, and comedian Quinta Brunson delivered the Graduate School of Education’s commencement on Saturday, marking the end of Pam Grossman’s tenure as dean.
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