August 3, 2021

Commencement 2021: Photo Gallery

On May 22, 2021, we celebrated the Class of 2021—an extraordinary and resilient group of undergraduate and graduate students who are poised to make a positive difference in the world. Below, you can view photos from the commencement ceremony.

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ADDITIONAL STORIES
In this ongoing series we’ll talk to a smattering of Earlham alums, staff, and current students, all impressively engaged politically Read more
A person wearing a blue top sits staring at the camera, their hair swooped to one side, chin resting on one hand.
As an undergraduate, Leah Cooper ’00 intended to move to Japan to work after college. She was a Japanese studies Read more
As the preeminent Quaker seminary in North America, Earlham School of Religion seemed a natural fit to establish a hub Read more
Marcel Ariza, a trans man with short curly brown hair, kneels for a pose in an art gallery
Photographers Marcel Pardo Ariza and Liliana Guzmàn have distinct and unique voices in their work. So what do they have Read more
Faculty member Forrest Tobey sits at a piano
Students in Forrest Tobey’s advanced electronic music class invited the campus community to create sound installations last spring using only Read more
A student of Samantha Laurie poses with a Show Me the World box
Samantha Lurie Carroll ’08 joined Teach for America after graduation, moved to St. Louis and started making an impact. Read more
London-based art conservator Olympia Diamond is part art historian, part detective and part ethicist in conserving the history and beauty Read more
For 50 years, Earlham's Peace & Global Studies program has trained students to become resilient in the fight for justice. Read more
Bruce Carter navigated a big life pivot from rock and mineral hunting to film and TV producing. Read more
Will Alderfer built a jewelry business based on precision, fine design, inclusivity, and close interaction with folks along the supply Read more
Earlham alum Jordan Wolfe poses as The Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz.
After graduating from Earlham in 2020, Jordan Wolfe has been working on growing his acting portfolio, including a role with Read more
Earlham College softball players rush on to the field during a game in spring 2024.
Earlham softball defied expectations in an inaugural season that began with a series sweep and a record for strikeouts in Read more
Max Fries signs an autograph for a fan of the Savannah Bananas at Indianapolis' Victory Field
Earlham baseball standout Max Fries is leaving his mark on the Savannah Bananas, one of the greatest shows in sports. Read more
The gamelan room at Earlham College with a variety of instruments on display
A distinguished music program founded by Marc Benamou provides the building blocks for artmaking, scholarship, community and well-being. Read more
The Earlham College athletic department enjoyed a successful fall 2023 season, including eight athletes earning all-conference honors for the fall Read more
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