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Eight Professors Appointed to Named Chairs

We are proud to recognize these eight faculty members, whose contributions across disciplines enrich the intellectual life of ...
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Bowdoin Celebrates the Conclusion of the Academic Year

Bowdoin College’s annual Baccalaureate ceremony brought together graduates, families, faculty, and friends Friday afternoon in Sidney J. Watson Arena to celebrate the Class of 2026 on the eve of ...
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The “Unmarked Path” Ahead—Bowdoin Celebrates 221st Commencement

Amid dry and beautifully cool conditions, the 221st Commencement was held on the steps of the Walker Art Building on the ...
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Commencement Address by Senior Class President Timothy Ignacio ’26

Good afternoon everyone, and aloooooha! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Timmy, and I’ve had the privilege of serving as the Class of 2026 President for the past three years. When I ...
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Greetings from the State. By Abby Matusovich ’26

Good morning, and welcome to Bowdoin College Commencement. When I was first asked to give these greetings on behalf of my home state of Maine, I found it a little ironic. To be fully transparent, when ...
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Commencement Address by Goodwin Prize Winner Jickinson Louis ’26

We all arrived at Bowdoin, where sunshine cut through the pines by Roux. Where history hummed from every corner and crevice of campus. When I first arrived at Bowdoin, I didn’t just carry bags—I ...
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Invocation by Reverend Julia Barnes ’04,

Welcome - We are gathered here today to honor the class of 2026 and their last four years of learning, relating and growing, and to witness their first step into the next chapter of their lives. What ...
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Commencement 2026 Remarks from Board Chair Scott Perper ’78

Good morning. I'm Scott Perper, Class of 1978 and Chair of the Bowdoin College Board of Trustees. On behalf of the Board, welcome to the 221st Commencement of Bowdoin College. To the Class of 2026: ...
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Cecilia Rouse: “Walking an Uncertain Path”

President Zaki, Bowdoin faculty and staff, parents, other family members and loved ones: I am going to give a shout out to Alex Wiseman’s grandmothers. It is a privilege to be with you today. And to ...
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Andrew Tran ’26: Emergency Department Volunteer at Mount Sinai Health System

I spent the summer focused on the patient care aspects of emergency medicine with Mount Sinai. The Mount Sinai Health System prides themselves in providing all-encompassing medical care to the diverse ...
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Class of 1868 Prize Winner Kaya Patel ’26

A Story Described by Many Titles. Commencement address by Kaya Patel ’26. President Zaki, Members of the College, and Guests, many of you may know me as a member of your class council, an editor of ...