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Sam Edelman speaking at a podium with "Sarah Lawrence College" banners in the background. Flowers are arranged in front.

2025 Commencement

97th Commencement Keynote: Sam Edelman '73

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy speaking at a podium.

2024 Commencement

96th Commencement Keynote: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy

Person in academic robes speaks at a podium labeled "Sarah Lawrence College," with orange flowers on either side.

2023 Commencement

95th Commencement Keynote: Bill Lawrence

Person speaking at a podium with "Sarah Lawrence College" in the background. Audience members are visible in graduation attire.

2022 Commencement

94th Commencement Keynote: Douglas Brinkley

Person in academic regalia stands at a podium labeled "Sarah Lawrence College," with a window and trees in the background.

2021 Commencement

93rd Commencement Keynote: Congressman Jamaal Bowman

Person wearing a graduation cap and gown, smiling in a room with shelves and a poster in the background.

2020 Commencement

Person speaking at a podium with "Sarah Lawrence College" text. Audience in graduation caps. Flowers and college banner in the background.

2019 Commencement

Person in graduation attire and cap speaking at a podium with a microphone.

2018 Commencement

Person in academic robe speaks at a podium with a microphone, gesturing with one hand.

2017 Commencement