Commencement

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MSK Commencement

Commencement is an opportunity to gather with your classmates, mentors, and loved ones to recognize your academic achievements. The special day marks the end of a life changing experience and celebrates new beginnings.

The 2025 GSK Commencement and MSK Academic Convocation will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at

Watch live on May 14

GSK Honorary Doctorate of Science Recipients

  • 2012: Mr. Louis V. Gerstner, Jr., and Dr. Harold E. Varmus
  • 2013: Dr. Paul A. Marks
  • 2014: Dr. Thomas J. Kelly
  • 2015: Dr. Robert A. Weinberg
  • 2016: Dr. Joan S. Brugge
  • 2017: Dr. Robert Langer
  • 2018: Dr. Cori Bargmann
  • 2019: Dr. Kenneth J. Marians
  • 2020: Dr. James P. Allison
  • 2021: Dr. Joan A. Steitz
  • 2022: Dr. Levi A. Garraway
  • 2023: Dr. Craig B. Thompson
  • 2024: Dr. Elaine Fuchs