Commencement 2017
Commencement 2017
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Brown marks Commencement with urgency to make a positive impact
With joy, solemnity, celebration, humility, gratitude and more than a little celebrity, the Brown community came together for Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 26 to 28, guided by the spirit of working for a better future.
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President Christina Paxson: 'Live Courageously'
On Sunday, May 28, President Christina Paxson addressed the Class of 2017's bachelor's degree recipients as part of Brown's 249th Commencement.
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Adriel Barrios-Anderson: 'Silent Lessons'
Adriel Barrios-Anderson, one of two graduating seniors chosen as orators for the 249th Commencement, delivered an address titled "Silent Lessons" on the College Green on Sunday, May 28.
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Viet Nguyen: 'The Idea of Deserving'
Viet Nguyen, one of two graduating seniors chosen as orators for the 249th Commencement, delivered an address titled "The Idea of Deserving" on the College Green on Sunday, May 28.
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Brown awards six honorary doctorates
During the 249th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 28, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees to a diverse group of scholars, artists and leaders recognized for their exceptional achievement in a variety of fields.
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The annual Commencement tradition for graduating seniors was marked by faith, gratitude and words of wisdom from Diggs, the award-winning performer and Brown alumnus.
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In a joyous ceremony complete with a marriage proposal from one new U.S. Army officer to another from last year’s class of graduates, Brown celebrated its students’ commitment to the armed forces.
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The road to College Hill less traveled
Students in the Resumed Undergraduate Education program make their way to Brown in many different ways — the stories of three Class of 2017 graduates from the program illustrate the wealth of lived experience they bring to campus.
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