Commencement
237th Commencement
Saturday, May 11, 2024
A celebration of the Class of 2024 and honorary citations.
Watch the Full Ceremony on YouTube
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Download a PDF of the Ceremony Program
Class of 2024 Turns Tassels
A pandemic enveloped their earliest days of college in uncertainty. Four years later, members of the Class of 2024 have emerged as leaders and scholars.
Five Facts About Jason Cone ’99, Commencement Speaker
Get to know Jason Cone ’99, chief public policy officer of Robin Hood and former U.S. executive director of Doctors Without Borders.
Lux et Lex Walk Marks Milestone for Class of 2024
On the eve of Commencement, Franklin & Marshall’s graduating class took one final look at campus together during the Lux et Lex Walk.
As they prepared for their Commencement ceremony, Franklin & Marshall seniors looked
back at their four years on campus—and what's next. Meet the group of international students who began their College journeys in fall
2020 amid the height of the COVID pandemic — which meant they had to attend off-site
campus programs or participate virtually. Four cohorts were formed: two in China,
one in England, and one solely remote. Members of the graduating cohort have emerged as leaders, scholars and humanitarians
despite the challenges presented by the global pandemic. “Class of 2024, you are starting
all new types of traditions,” F&M President Barbara Altmann told students during her
August 2020 convocation remarks.Senior Spotlights
International Seniors Reflect on F&M Journeys
Senior Class to Gather at May 11 Commencement
Citations & Remarks
View the citations and remarks for the 237th Commencement ceremony, including those
from President Barbara K. Altmann, Williamson Medalist Roxana Calder '24, and Jason
Cone '99.
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Recognition of Honors and Awards 2024
Each year we recognize F&M students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement,
leadership, character, and more. See this year's honorees and award winners, plus
meet new members of honors societies.
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Honorary Degree & Commencement Speaker
An honorary degree is F&M’s highest honor presented to those who represent the F&M mission through qualities of intellect, creativity, and character. One such individual is chosen annually to serve as the commencement speaker. Jason Cone '99 delivered the address at Franklin & Marshall’s 237th Commencement and also received an honorary doctorate of humane letters. Madeline Anderson, a Lancaster native and a media pioneer who is the first Black woman to produce and direct a TV documentary, received an honorary doctorate of humane letters at Franklin & Marshall’s 237th Commencement.
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