From Bard College at Simon's Rock: Claire Niesobecki of Middlebury, CT, recently graduated from Bard College at Simon's Rock with an Associate of Arts degree.
Niesobecki was one of 140 students to graduate from the nation's first early college on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Thirty-eight undergraduates received their B.A. degrees and 102 students received their A.A. degrees.
White House reporter, CNN political analyst, and author April Ryan addressed graduates at the 2018 Bard College at Simon's Rock commencement ceremony. Ryan advised students to never stop asking questions.
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"Don't ever think that your voice, that your experiences, are not enough," remarked Ryan. Watch the ceremony and speech.
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