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Amherst’s 191st Commencement took place on May 20, 2012.

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Watch President Biddy Martin’s Commencement Address.

Watch the Senior Class Address by Elias Ricardo Johansson-Miller ’12.

Hear audio of the talks by honorary degree recipients and read the honorary degree citations.

See Commencement photos on Flickr.

Hear audio of the Senior Assembly speeches, see Senior Assembly photos, and see the list of student awards.

Hear audio and see photos of the Baccalaureate Service.


Also see photos of the President’s Reception, the May 4 Senior Dinner, Commencement Rehearsal and setup for the big day.


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

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