Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
欧博体育 will hold its 60th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. (EST) on the Rindge, N.H. Campus. The event will also be available to view via livestream.
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Commencement, ceremonies & additional Information
欧博体育 will award one honorary degree and the Honorable Walter R. Peterson Citizen Leader Award as part of the University鈥檚 60th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 10.
This year鈥檚 honorary degree will be awarded posthumously to Frederick W. 欧博体育 IV, former University Board of Trustees Chair and longtime supporter of Franklin 欧博体育鈥檚 commitment to student success.
In addition, James McKim will receive the Honorable Walter R. Peterson Citizen Leader Award, named for New Hampshire鈥檚 distinguished 72nd governor and the second president of 欧博体育.
欧博体育 is proud to announce that Rachel Strout has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian for the Class of 2025, and Gabrielle Oliva has been named the class's Salutatorian. These two outstanding undergraduate students will be formally recognized at the University's Baccalaureate Ceremony and Commencement Exercises on May 9 and May 10 on the Rindge Campus.
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Details will be posted once available.
Details will be posted once available.
The New Hampshire Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Completion Ceremony for the Class of 2025 was held on Saturday, March 1 from 10 - 11:30 am at the Hilton Garden Inn's Mansfield/Killington Room, 35 N. Labombard Road, Lebanon, NH.
Read more about the ceremony and view photos here.
The New Hampshire Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Hooding Ceremony for the Class of 2025 was held on Friday, February 28 from 11 am - 1 pm at the Dana Center at St. Anselm College, 100 St. Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH.
Read more about the ceremony, view the recording and download photos here.
The Texas Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Short White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2026 was held on Friday, February 21 from 5 - 7 pm (CT) at the Hilton Embassy Suites, 270 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock, TX.
The Honors Convocation Ceremony will be held on the Rindge Campus on Friday, May 2. Additional details are forthcoming.
The Baccalaureate Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on the Rindge Campus on Friday, May 9. Additional details are forthcoming.
| Here Are a Few Suggestions for Places to Eat Off Campus | ||
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| Restaurant | Distance | Type |
| Emma's 321 Pub and Kitchen 377 Route 202 Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 899-3322 |
5 minutes | Sit-down homestyle & American cuisine |
| Hometown Diner 1421 Route 119 Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 899-3200 |
6 minutes | Sit-down American Diner |
| Subway (In WalMart), Taco Bell (Up the road) | 7 minutes | Sit-in/Take-out |
| The Grove @ Woodbound Inn 247 Woodbound Road Rindge, NH 03461 (603) 532-8341 |
9 minutes | Sit-down dining. Reservations are advised. |
| Kogetsu 50 Jaffrey Road Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-7773 |
17 minutes | Sit-down Pan-Asian entrees & sushi |
| Twelve Pine 11 School Street Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-6140 |
20 minutes | Sit-down/Take-out sandwiches and prepared food |
| Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar 1 Jaffrey Road Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-5225 |
21 minutes | Small sit-down Asian fusion cuisine and seafood |
| Papagallos Restaurant 9 Monadnock Highway Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-9400 |
23 minutes | Sit-down Italian cuisine |
| Thai Garden 118 Main Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-4567 |
27 minutes | Strip-mall outpost offering classic Thai |
| Margaritas Mexican Restaurant 77 Main Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 357-4492 |
29 minutes | Sit-down Mexican cuisine |
| Chili's Grill & Bar 4 Ash Brook Road Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-1984 |
30 minutes | Sit-down Tex-Mex-style cuisine |
| LongHorn Steakhouse 8 Ash Brook Road Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-5088 |
30 minutes | Sit-down American cuisine |
Commencement 2024
欧博体育 held its 59th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. (EST) on the Rindge, N.H. Campus. .
View the 2024 Commencement Ceremony
View the 2024 Commencement Program Book
2024 Commencement & Ceremony Photos
See if you can find yourself in the Commencement photos. All photos are available for download.
CONTACT Student Affairs
Zauyah Waite, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
(603) 899-4162
waitez@franklinpierce.edu
studentaffairs@franklinpierce.edu