Chestnut Hill College 2012 graduation photos
Chestnut Hill College held its largest graduation ceremony ever with 351 bachelor degrees, 219 graduate degrees as well as 30 doctoral degrees awarded on Saturday. The outdoor ceremony was held under a large white tent. Former WPVI weatherman Dave Roberts was this year’s graduation speaker and he brought with him perfect weather with sunny skies and temperatures in the 70’s (Thanks Dave). Roberts received an Honorary Degree from Chestnut Hill College on Saturday.
Barbara D’Iorio Martino ’60, chair of the board of directors received the Chestnut Hill Medal.
The class of 2012 is entering an improving job market. The L.A. Times reports that the National Assn. of Colleges and Employers found that businesses expect to hire 9.5% more college graduates this year than last. “Employers are now more optimistic about the college labor market than at any time since 2007,” its report stated.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Urban wildlife – from coyotes to bats, Bakari Sellers ‘The Momentum’, Daniel’s Law
It’s getting wild. We talk about urban wildlife – from encounters with coyotes to bats who need our help
Air Date: April 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Photo essay: Primary Election Day 2024 in the Philly region
Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.
4 hours ago
Bridging Blocks: Philly’s ‘missing middle’ wage jobs make career matchmaking harder, residents say
For a city of its size, Philadelphia has fewer middle-wage jobs than New York City, Baltimore, Nashville and D.C., research from The Pew Charitable Trusts shows.
9 hours ago
Listen 1:07