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Amanda Mott
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Commencement
A conversation with Leslie Laird Kruhly
A conversation with Leslie Laird Kruhly
Vice President and University Secretary Leslie Laird Kruhly discusses her career and the work of her office. After 19 years, Kruhly will retire from her role in June.
2018 Penn Commencement
2018 Penn Commencement
Speaker Andrea Mitchell, an alumna and award-winning journalist, encouraged graduates to be curious, open-minded, and engaged.
Scholars, stars, and notable honorary degree recipients
Scholars, stars, and notable honorary degree recipients
Honorary degree recipients throughout Penn's history have represented the highest ideals of the University, and are the 'best in class' in their own right.
2018 Commencement primer
2018 Commencement primer
Penn’s 262nd Commencement will be held at Franklin Field on Monday, May 14. Here are 10 helpful facts to guide you through this year’s event.
Commencement 2017: ‘use your freedom well’
Commencement 2017: ‘use your freedom well’
Penn President Amy Gutmann celebrated the University graduates of the Class of 2017, along with family, friends, the academic community, alumni, and Commencement speaker Cory Booker, Democratic U.S. Senator for New Jersey.
May 22 Commencement primer
May 22 Commencement primer
On May 22, Penn will host an in-person Commencement Ceremony for those curtailed by COVID-19.
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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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