Biddy Martin poses with four honorary degree recipients, named in caption below image
(left to right) Nadarajan “Raj” Chetty, Charles Gilbert ’71, Biddy Martin, Brooke Kamin Rapaport ’84, Ken Chenault

Honorary Degrees & Awards

Four influential leaders in business, economics, neuroscience and art curation received honorary degrees from Amherst College during the 2022 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 29.

In addition, Kenneth Rosenthal ’60 received the Medal of Eminent Service, and three high school teachers received Swift Moore Teaching Awards.


the four honorary degree recipients

Honorary Degrees

Four influential leaders in business, economics, neuroscience and art curation received honorary degrees from Amherst College and delivered talks during Commencement weekend 2022.

a graduate stands and waves to his high school teacher, a winner of the Swift Moore award

Swift Moore Teaching Awards

The Phebe and Zephaniah Swift Moore Awards honor outstanding high school teachers nominated by members of the graduating class. Meet the three teachers honored by the Class of 2022.

Amherst College seal

Medal for Eminent Service

Awarded by the Board of Trustees, the Medal for Eminent Service was established in 1934 to recognize exceptional service to the College. Meet the 2022 Medal winner, Kenneth Rosenthal ’60.