Commencement 2018

Students from Drew’s College of Liberal Arts, Theological School and Caspersen School of Graduate Studies earned degrees at Commencement 2018, which took place on the lawn behind Mead Hall. Rain fell beforehand but, remarkably—and thankfully—ceased at the start of the ceremony. Steven Gilbert and Arnold Demain earned honorary degrees for advocating for the liberal arts and serving a unique mentorship program, respectively. Mallory Mortillaro C’13, G’15, Alumni/ae Achievement speaker, delivered a message of empowerment, while actor John Leguizamo saluted the work ethic of immigrants and the inspiring activism of Generation Z in a rousing address to Drew’s Class of 2018..