Commencement Exercises
- On Saturday, August 1, Lafayette held the 185th Annual Commencement Exercise virtually. To watch this celebration and see other stories about the Class of 2020, please visit https://lafayette.edu/celebrate2020.
2020 Commencement Update
The George Wharton Pepper Prize
The George Wharton Pepper Prize, awarded annually to the senior “who most nearly represents the Lafayette ideal,” was established in 1923 by George Wharton Pepper H’22, a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, an attorney, and a founding member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
The George Wharton Pepper Prize
Past Honorary Degree Recipients
View a complete list of past Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients.
Honorary Degree Recipients 1995-Present
Honorary Degree Guidelines
Nominate an Honorary Degree Recipient or Speaker.
Honorary Degree Guidelines