Capturing the moment, friends gather for a "selfie" in front of West College.
Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, John Jameson (2015)
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Capturing the moment, friends gather for a "selfie" in front of West College. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, John Jameson (2015) |
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The procession at Commencement is the milestone step as Princeton students take the path from student to graduate. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, John Jameson (2015) |
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The morning of Commencement brought a second consecutive day of rain to year-end festivities — and ongoing high spirits. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Students gather on the front lawn of Nassau Hall for the conferral of their degrees. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Neil Hannan, a classics major from Manhasset, New York, delivers the salutatory address in Latin — a tradition dating to 1748 and Princeton's oldest student honor. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Misha Semenov, an architecture major from San Francisco, gives the valedictory oration, urging fellow graduates to hold on to a sense of wonder and "never, ever grow up." Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber addresses the Class of 2015 and their guests at the University's Commencement on Tuesday, June 2. A rainy morning did not dampen spirits as Eisgruber encouraged graduates to "pursue ideals that are beautiful and profound." The University awarded degrees to 1,271 undergraduates and 885 graduate students. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Graduates pass through FitzRandolph Gate after the ceremony — Princeton alumni heading out to futures across the globe. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, John Jameson (2015) |
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Jaquilyn Waddell Boie (left), who received a Ph.D. in politics and social policy, celebrates with her father, Elliot Waddell (right). Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Frederik Brasz (center), who received a Ph.D. in mechanical and aerospace engineering, is greeted after the ceremony by his parents, Joost (left) and Ulla (right) Brasz, who brought along a congratulatory sign featuring a photo of Frederik at age 1. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Mahlon Lovett (2015) |
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Three siblings, the first in their family to attend college: The Alvarez family celebrates the graduation of José, Class of 2015 (third from right). Also pictured: their mother Herminia (third from left) and two aunts; Cesar, Class of 2013 (center) and his fiancée; Ana, Class of 2012 (second from right); and their father Juan (far right). The siblings are aspiring engineers. Watch a video feature about their college journey. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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This week's graduation events marked the first time Jeffrey Asala's parents visited Princeton from their home in Ghana. Asala, an electrical engineering major, grew up in Ghana and attended high school at a United World College in Norway. Here, Asala is surrounded by his father Sampson Asala (on his left), mother Charity Asala (on his right) and brother Richard Asala (far right). Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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On a cool, rainy day, graduates and guests attended the Commencement ceremony on Princeton's front campus Tuesday, June 2. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Eric Quiñones (2015) |
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Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber gives remarks during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2.
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Misha Semenov, the valedictorian of Princeton University's Class of 2015, delivers an address during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2.
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Neil Hannan, the salutatorian of the Class of 2015, delivers a speech in Latin during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2.
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New graduates walk out of FitzRandolph Gate at the conclusion of the Commencement ceremony on Princeton's front campus Tuesday, June 2. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, John Jameson (2015) |
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Friends pose for photos at FitzRandolph Gate following the Commencement ceremony on Princeton's front campus Tuesday, June 2.
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Mario Vargas Llosa receives an honorary degree at Princeton University during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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John Paul Stevens receives an honorary degree at Princeton University during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Deborah Poritz receives an honorary degree at Princeton University during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Ann Dunwoody receives an honorary degree at Princeton University during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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David Billington receives an honorary degree at Princeton University during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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Harry Belafonte receives an honorary degree at Princeton University during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 2. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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In the Faculty Room of Nassau Hall, Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber (third from right) gathers with honorary degree recipients (from left) Mario Vargas Llosa, Harry Belafonte, Deborah Poritz, John Paul Stevens, Ann Dunwoody and David Billington. Photo: Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite (2015) |
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In the Faculty Room of Nassau Hall, Director of the Program in Teacher Preparation Christopher Campisano (left) and Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber (third from right) meets with four outstanding New Jersey secondary school teachers on Commencement Day. They are (from left) Natalie Macke, Marcelino Garcia, Jennifer Kelly and Susan Spencer.
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