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Penn's 269th Commencement May 19, 2025

The official photography, video, transcripts, and webcast are provided as they become available.

College Hall

The titles of the official photography, video, transcripts of the Class of 2025 Commencement are listed below. 
Use this link when downloads are available:
Penn's 269th Commencement Digital Library

Photography

Photo credit: Courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania.

Video

Video credit: Courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania.

Full Commencement Ceremony

Full coverage of the University of Pennsylvania’s 269th Commencement exercises.

Penn President J. Larry Jameson’s Address

Penn President J. Larry Jameson delivers his Commencement address to the Class of 2025.

Elizabeth Banks’ Speech

Full speech from Elizabeth Banks, University of Pennsylvania’s 269th Commencement speaker.

Clip Reel

Video highlights from the University of Pennsylvania’s 269th Commencement ceremony.

Transcripts


Penn President J. Larry Jameson’s Address

Penn President J. Larry Jameson Commencement address to the Class of 2025 (as prepared.)

Elizabeth Banks’ Speech

Full speech from Elizabeth Banks, University of Pennsylvania’s 269th Commencement speaker (as prepared.)

2025 Honorary Degree Citations

Citations for Penn's 2025 Commencement: Speaker Elizabeth Banks received an honorary doctor of arts. Other 2025 Penn honorary degree recipients are Lonnie G. Bunch III, Lene Vestergaard Hau, and Barbara D. Savage.

Webcast

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