Amherst’s 191st Commencement took place on May 20, 2012.
Speeches & Photos
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Watch President Biddy Martin’s Commencement Address.
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Watch the Senior Class Address by Elias Ricardo Johansson-Miller ’12.
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Hear audio of the talks by honorary degree recipients and read the honorary degree citations.
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See Commencement photos on Flickr.
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Hear audio of the Senior Assembly speeches, see Senior Assembly photos, and see the list of student awards.
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Hear audio and see photos of the Baccalaureate Service.
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News Releases
- “Embrace Reality in All of Its Wonder and Horror,” Amherst President Biddy Martin Tells the College’s Class of 2012
- Seven Things to Look Forward to During Commencement 2012
- CNN Host, Hit Songwriter and Narrative Nonfiction Author Among Eight to Be Honored at Amherst College Commencement
- Boston Businessman George W. Carmany III ’62 to Receive Amherst College’s Medal for Eminent Service at Commencement
- Amherst College to Honor Three Former Teachers of Graduating Seniors with Swift Moore Teaching Awards