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Commencement 2022

President's Remarks
Daniels: 'Never underestimate the impact your actions can have'
Published May 23, 2022
While we often look to community and global leaders as examples of how to rise to critical moments, 'we are all capable of lives of quiet heroism,' he tells graduates
Featured speaker
Power: 'Focus on a calling, not a career'
Published May 23, 2022
In Commencement address, USAID administrator encourages Class of 2022 to embrace uncertainty to discover 'life's most rewarding gifts'
Honorary degrees
Seven creative, courageous individuals honored
Published May 23, 2022
University recognizes Bonnie Bassler, David C. Hodgson, Jill McGovern, Alexis Ohanian, Samantha Power, Joyce J. Scott, and Al Sommer with honorary degrees
Class president
Redefine 'normal'
Published May 23, 2022
During remarks to the Class of 2022, Senior class president Nathan Mudrak reflects on what it means to 'return to normal' and urges classmates to consider what changes can be made to society for the better
Class of 2022
From class clown to Commencement
Published May 19, 2022
Krieger School senior Nader Barsoum receives his bachelor's degree on Sunday, an accomplishment that marks a shift in the trajectory of his immigrant family, he says
Commencement 2022
Seven to receive Johns Hopkins honorary degrees
Published May 6, 2022
Degrees will be conferred during the universitywide ceremony on May 22 at Homewood Field
Commencement 2022
Samantha Power named Commencement speaker
Published March 31, 2022
USAID Administrator, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will address the Class of 2022 on May 22
Commencement 2022
Herbie Hancock to speak at Peabody Commencement
Published March 29, 2022
Award-winning jazz musician will address 2022 Peabody graduates and receive the George Peabody Medal at the May 25 ceremony
Angela Merkel receives honorary degree
Published July 15, 2021
Four-term German chancellor recognized for her considerable contributions to world affairs, praised as 'a vocal defender of human rights even in the midst of growing nationalism and isolation'
Angela Merkel to receive honorary degree
Published July 14, 2021
German chancellor, 'a global leader of unparalleled determination and integrity,' will be recognized during ceremony at SAIS on Thursday