That’s a record high and great indication of the growth of the School of Public Health and of interest in the field of public health at Brown. During her opening remarks of the Public Health Commencement ceremony, where 74 undergraduate concentrators received diplomas and 68 graduate degrees were acknowledged, Dean of the School, Terrie Fox Wetle, recalled the earliest days of public health at Brown when Commencement ceremonies were held in a conference room on the second floor of the Hillel. This year, the graduating students, their friends and families, and the excitement they generated on this very special day were hardly contained by a large tent on Simmons Quad.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the persistence, hard work, and tremendous achievements of our graduates,” Dean Wetle said. “Having accompanied you on this journey, I know the sacrifices you have made.” The Dean also recognized the members of the students’ support networks. “You have provided love, encouragement, and support during this sometimes arduous journey. You may have even written a check or two. You are the mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, partners and friends, and the chosen families of these future leaders in Public Health.”
