GE CEO to Address May 7 Clemson Graduation

Clemson University will hold its commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 7, in Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, honoring thousands of graduates and GE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey R. Immelt.

Approximately 2,625 Bachelor of Arts degrees, 550 master’s degrees, and 85 Ph.D. degrees will be presented during three ceremonies:

• 9:30 a.m.: College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities; College of Engineering and Science
• 2:30 p.m.: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Eugene T. Moore School of Education; College of Health, Education and Human Development
• 6:30 p.m.: College of Business and Behavioral Science

A doctoral hooding ceremony for Ph.D. candidates will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts on campus.

University officials will bestow an honorary Doctorate of Humanities on GE Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey R. Immelt during the 9:30 a.m. ceremony for his continued partnership with Clemson University as well as his devotion to excellence in business and to improving the lives of citizens around the globe.