Ceremony Program

University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Commencement Convocation

celebrating 

Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and

College of General Studies

May 4, 2021

Presiding

Patrick Gallagher, PhD
Chancellor of the University and Chief Executive Officer

Opening of Ceremony

Chris W. Bonneau, PhD
Chief University Marshal
President of the University Senate

Alma Mater

Heinz Chapel Choir
Susan Rice, DMA
Director

Welcome

Patrick Gallagher 

Messages from Members of the Board of Trustees 

Conferring of Honorary Degree

Patrick Gallagher

Ann E. Cudd, PhD
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor                                                                                                

Doctor of Fine Arts, Honoris Causa

Upon 

Rebecca L. Skloot, MFA
Journalist, Teacher, Author 

Commencement Address 

Rebecca L. Skloot      

Dean's Address                                                               

Kathleen M. Blee, PhD
Betty J. and Ralph E. Bailey Dean,
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
and the College of General Studies 

Student Address                                                       

Morgan A.S. Ottley
Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Class of 2021

Announcement of Undergraduate Candidates                                                                                                         

Conferring of Degrees

Patrick Gallagher

Messages to the Class of 2021

Prominent Leaders

Closing of Ceremony

Patrick Gallagher