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(June 2, 2023) — Hannah R. McLeod of Killingworth received a degree from Clark University during the University’s 119th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Worcester, Massachusetts. McLeod graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. McLeod is also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Fiat Lux honor societies.
The University awarded 1,300 degrees (590 bachelor’s degrees, 681 master’s degrees, and 29 doctoral degrees) to the Class of 2023 and conferred three honorary degrees in ceremonies that heralded the graduates for their accomplishments, their resilience and their ambition.
In his opening remarks, President David B. Fithian noted that the undergraduates were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout all four years of their college careers, a collective experience that he said resulted in a more creative and tenacious learning community.
“Today’s world needs minds that can understand a variety of perspectives,” said President Fithian. “Today’s world needs those who value research-based and evidence-informed solutions to complex problems. Today’s world needs individuals who aren’t afraid to be themselves, and who aren’t afraid to challenge convention,” he said. “Today’s world needs you.”
