Pittsburgh native Billy Porter Porter, who graduated from CMU’s (Carnegie Mellon University) School of Drama in 1991, received an honorary doctorate degree in fine arts and was the ceremony’s keynote speaker on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium.
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist Billy Porter stands as he’s recognized during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium in Oakland.Family and friends of graduates use commencement programs to shield themselves from the sun.Billy Porter stands as he’s recognized during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium in Oakland.A member of the audience uses a commencement program to shield themselves from the sun during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony.Family and friends of graduates sit in the stands as they watch the commencement ceremony.Billy Porter adjusts his cap during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony.Billy Porter receives an honorary doctorate degree in fine arts during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022.Billy Porter gives the keynote speech during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony.Billy Porter gives the keynote speech during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium in Oakland.Billy Porter gives the keynote speech during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium in Oakland.Billy Porter gives the keynote speech during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium in Oakland.Billy Porter gives the keynote speech during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium in Oakland.Carnegie Mellon University graduates cheer as Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist Billy Porter gives the keynote speech during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium in Oakland.Carnegie Mellon University graduates listen to Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist Billy Porter give the keynote speech during Carnegie Mellon’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Gesling Stadium in Oakland.
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