Poet Sonia Sanchez to Receive Honorary Degree, Address Class of 2022 at Arcadia University Commencement
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GLENSIDE, P.a., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia University is proud to announce that renowned poet, activist, and scholar Sonia Sanchez will receive an honorary doctoral degree and address the Class of 2022 at Commencement ceremonies on Thursday and Friday, May 19-20.
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- GLENSIDE, P.a., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia University is proud to announce that renowned poet, activist, and scholar Sonia Sanchez will receive an honorary doctoral degree and address the Class of 2022 at Commencement ceremonies on Thursday and Friday, May 19-20.
- "In many ways, our institution's values and mission align with themes found in Ms. Sanchez's storied poetry, teaching, and experiences," says Dr. Ajay Nair, president of Arcadia University.
- Having Ms. Sanchez as part of our Commencement celebration will be a seminal moment in Arcadia's 169-year history."
- Arcadia University is a top-ranked private higher education institution in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center.