“Be grateful, but have pride in what you’ve achieved,” said Law School Dean M. Elizabeth Magill to the 287 JD and advanced degree recipients who received their law degrees on June 17.
Each year, Stanford begins its Commencement ceremony with a fun, nontraditional procession into the stadium known as Wacky Walk. Videographer Kurt Hickman captured some of the highlights.
The Class of 2017 was feted by the university community, family and friends during Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies that featured both fun times and serious messages.
Stanford celebrated its 126th Commencement Weekend June 16-18, 2017. Experience the highlights, including the Commencement address, the Baccalaureate celebration and the Wacky Walk.
Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar advised graduates on the value of paying attention to people, events and situations in the periphery of their lives at the 126th Stanford University Commencement.
Mariano-Florentino “Tino” Cuéllar, associate justice of the Supreme Court of California, will give the Commencement address and Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, will give the Baccalaureate address.
Three members of the faculty, two members of the staff and three students, including a bachelor’s, master’s and PhD candidate, will receive awards on Sunday, June 18, at the 126th Commencement ceremony in Stanford Stadium.
Stanford’s 126th Commencement Weekend, June 16-18, will also feature a Baccalaureate address by Children’s Defense Fund president Marian Wright Edelman.
