The Class of 2024 has had an eventful four years at Duke. From matriculating during a global pandemic to watching the higher education landscape change before their eyes, this class has seen it all. The Chronicle is here to celebrate their accomplishments in preparation for commencement on Sunday with this year's graduation preview.
Below, you’ll find a revisiting of the years the Class of 2024 spent at Duke, reflections from Duke seniors, a look at this year’s honorary degree recipients and more.
1. Seniors reflect on their time at Duke
By Lucas Lin
Seniors reflected on the community they built and the personal growth they've experienced ahead of graduation.
2. First Year: 2020-2021
The Class of 2024's first year was the beginning of a new normal, with its members studying from Durham and around the world.
3. Sophomore Year: 2021-2022
Sophomore year — the Class of 2024's first full year on campus — was hallmarked by changes to Duke's housing system, an unforgettable basketball season and a return to near-normalcy.
4. Junior Year: 2022-2023
The Class of 2024’s junior year was marked by the implementation of QuadEx, the announcement of the Climate Commitment and the lifting of COVID-19 protocols that defined the beginning of the Class of 2024’s Duke experience.
5. Senior Year: 2023-2024
Senior year saw the impact of national issues to campus, with a changing higher education landscape and the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war — all while celebrating Duke’s 100th year.
6. Seniors give advice to incoming students
By Rebecca Fan
As their experience on campus comes to a close, three graduating seniors reflected on their time at Duke to offer advice to new Blue Devils.
7. Jerry Seinfeld to deliver commencement address
By Jazper Lu and Audrey Wang
Actor and stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld is set to give the commencement address for the Class of 2024 May 12 in Wallace Wade Stadium. He will also be awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts degree.
8. Meet this year’s honorary degree recipients
By Zoe Kolenovsky
In addition to commencement speaker Jerry Seinfeld, Duke will award honorary degrees to four individuals who have exemplified lifelong commitments to social justice in their various fields.
9. Upcoming commencement events
By Aseel Ibrahim
From the main undergraduate commencement event in Wallace Wade Stadium to doctoral hooding ceremonies, here are the ways Duke is celebrating those graduating in 2024.
10. The Class of 2024’s graduation photos
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