Honorary Degree Recipients
Listen to audio recordings of the honorees’ talks and read their bios:
Listen to audio recordings of the honorees’ talks and read their bios:
Established in 1934 to recognize exceptional service to the College, the Medal for Eminent Service was awarded this year to Adrienne E. White-Faines ’82, for her extraordinary record of support, mentorship, and inspiration to the Amherst community.
The Phebe and Zephaniah Swift Moore Teaching Awards are presented to three outstanding secondary school teachers nominated by members of the graduating class.
Seven influential leaders in the arts, biotech, higher education, environmental journalism, business, law, and literature will receive honorary degrees from Amherst College. (Books by the honorees are available at Amherst Books.)
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