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May 25, 2008
In his traditional address to the Class of 2008 during Amherst College’s 187th Commencement ceremonies today, President Anthony W. Marx charged graduates to “create lasting changes” and help fix what he sees as a flawed American education system by either working in the nation’s public schools or working to improve them as members of the community. His thought-provoking remarks and the exercises themselves capped a weekend of activities celebrating the Class of 2008; the events also included the awarding of seven honorary doctorates to distinguished guests and 445 bachelor of arts degrees to the college’s new graduates. Read more in Amherst's news release...
Speeches & Multimedia
- Watch video, hear audio and read the transcript of “The Common School and the Public Good,” the Commencement Address by President Anthony W. Marx
- Hear audio and read the transcript of the Senior Class Speech by Daniel J. Cluchey '08
- Hear talks by honorary degree recipients | Read honorand citations
- See Commencement Photo Gallery
- Hear audio and see photos from Senior Assembly 2008
- Hear audio of the Baccalaureate Service, with Gregory Martin, SGI-USA
- See a Commencement Rehearsal slide show
- More Commencement photo galleries
News Releases
- “Create Lasting Changes” In Schools and Community, Amherst College President Anthony Marx Tells Class of 2008
- Amherst College To Honor Atomic Agency Head, Princeton President and Five Others at Commencement May 25
- Amherst College to Honor Granby Teacher, Two Others, with Phebe and Zephaniah Swift Moore Teaching Awards
- Polly Longsworth to Receive Medal of Service at Amherst College’s Commencement May 25
- Bruce ’74 and Carol Angiolillo to Serve as Honorary Co-Marshals at Amherst College Commencement May 25
- Canes, Smoked Turkey and Diplomas: Fun Facts About Amherst College’s 187th Commencement