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Penn’s 263rd Commencement
Graduates toss their caps in the air.

Penn’s 263rd Commencement

The Class of 2019 took to Franklin Field on Monday, May 20, for Penn’s 263rd Commencement ceremony, where President Amy Gutmann urged graduates to “weave together a world better, freer, and more inclusive.”

Lauren Hertzler

Commencement 2019 primer
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Commencement 2019 primer

The University of Pennsylvania’s 263rd Commencement ceremony will be held on Franklin Field on Monday, May 20.
Bryan Stevenson to speak at Penn’s 263rd Commencement
Bryan Stevenson wearing a black suit and green and blue striped tie.

Bryan Stevenson. Photo copyright by Paul Robertson .

Bryan Stevenson to speak at Penn’s 263rd Commencement

Author, public-interest lawyer, and advocate Bryan Stevenson will deliver the address at the University’s 263rd Commencement on Monday, May 20, and be awarded an honorary degree.
A conversation with Leslie Laird Kruhly
Leslie Kruhly Leslie Laird Kruhly, vice president and university secretary, inside College Hall.

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
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2018 Penn Commencement

Speaker Andrea Mitchell, an alumna and award-winning journalist, encouraged graduates to be curious, open-minded, and engaged.

Jacquie Posey

Scholars, stars, and notable honorary degree recipients
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Geoffrey Canada receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in 2012.

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
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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.

Jacquie Posey