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Commencement 2024

Mitt Romney
Featured speaker
Romney: Rely on family, friendships
Published May 23, 2024 Video
In Commencement address, longtime public servant encourages Class of 2024 to find 'stability and meaning … in friendships, in love, and in commitments'
Ron Daniels holds his dog up to the microphone at the JHU Commencement ceremony.
President's Remarks
Daniels: Make small connections (and maybe get a dog)
Published May 23, 2024 Video
In address to Class of 2024, he speaks about the importance of seeing others in full, finding common humanity
A student in a cap and gown speaks at a podium at JHU Commencement.
Senior speaker
'I already see legacies everywhere'
Published May 23, 2024 Video
In remarks to the Class of 2024, senior Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel encourages graduates to embrace uncertainty, make an impact
Mitt Romney shakes Ron Daniel's hand at JHU Commencement.
Honorary degrees
Six influential leaders, artists recognized
Published May 23, 2024 Video
JHU honors Renée Fleming, Maya Lin, Bill Miller, Mitt Romney, Janice Stein, and Stevie Wonder
Two sets of feet take their first steps onto the JHU seal in Gilman Hall
Commencement
Rituals, totems, and bling
Published May 21, 2024
From the ceremonial mace to the lore surrounding stepping on the university seal, traditions abound during Commencement
Members of the Class of 2024 pose in their caps and gowns
Commencement
Advice for the Class of 2024
Published May 17, 2024
Hopkins alums share some words of wisdom for this year's graduates
Stevie Wonder and Misty Copeland
Commencement 2024
Stevie Wonder, Misty Copeland named Peabody's commencement speakers
Published May 2, 2024
Both artists will also receive the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music and Dance in America
Clockwise from top left: Bill Miller, Janice Stein, Renee Fleming, Stevie Wonder, Maya Lin, and Mitt Romney
Commencement 2024
Honorary degree recipients announced
Published May 2, 2024
Degrees will be conferred during the universitywide Commencement ceremony on May 23 at Homewood Field
Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel
Commencement 2024
Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel selected as student speaker
Published April 29, 2024
Civil engineering major elected by senior class to speak at this year's universitywide Commencement ceremony on May 23
Mitt Romney
Commencement 2024
Mitt Romney named Commencement speaker
Published March 28, 2024 Video
U.S. senator and 2012 Republican presidential nominee will address the Class of 2024 on May 23