Chestnut Hill College celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the school’s 99th annual commencement ceremonies this past weekend. Students who received their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in August 2025, December 2025, and May 2026 were honored.
The commencement weekend began on Thursday, May 14, with the School of Graduate Studies ceremony. Marcus Allen, a board-level executive advisor and former CEO, gave the keynote address. He is known for his leadership in organizational governance, enterprise transformation, and strategic growth.
Allen encouraged the …
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Chestnut Hill College celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the school’s 99th annual commencement ceremonies this past weekend. Students who received their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in August 2025, December 2025, and May 2026 were honored.
The commencement weekend began on Thursday, May 14, with the School of Graduate Studies ceremony. Marcus Allen, a board-level executive advisor and former CEO, gave the keynote address. He is known for his leadership in organizational governance, enterprise transformation, and strategic growth.
Allen encouraged the graduates to lead with authenticity, purpose, and self-awareness as they advance in their careers and communities. He reflected on the importance of aligning vision with action and remaining grounded in service and integrity.
On Saturday, May 16, the celebrations continued as undergraduate and continuing professional studies graduates received their degrees. State Sen. Art Haywood delivered the commencement speech. Haywood, who represents parts of Philadelphia and Montgomery counties, is known for his work advancing affordable housing, public health access, educational equity, and anti-poverty initiatives.
During his address, Haywood spoke about the importance of advocating for underserved communities and using education as a catalyst for meaningful change. He challenged graduates to make an impact in their professions and neighborhoods through civic engagement and social responsibility.
