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Commencement Update: John Kerry at Boston College

Matt Emerson April 24, 2014

Commencement Update: John Kerry at Boston College

Gasson Hall, Boston College

Boston College announced today that Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver the address at the school's 138th commencement exercises. According to the student-run newspaper, The Heights, Kerry, a 1976 graduate of Boston College Law School, will also receive an honorary doctor of laws degree.  

 

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