In the citation, each presenter builds the case for conferring the academic degree upon the honorand. Then, with wisdom, wit and brevity, each honorand addresses the graduates and audience.

• Geena Davis: her address, with citation by Trustee Alison R. Bernstein P'09
• The Rev. Robert M. Franklin Jr.: his address, with citation by Professor of Religious Studies Marcus C. Bruce '77
• Mimi A.R. Koehl: her address, with citation by Trustee M. Patricia Morse '60
• Ralph T. Perry '51: his address, with citation by Trustee Emeritus Lynn W. Willsey '54
• Fareed Zakaria: his address, with citation by Trustee J. Michael Chu '80, P'12