President Rebecca Chopp Delivers Address,
Receives Honorary Degree at Wake Forest University

by Alisa Giardinelli
5/17/11

"As you go forward this day, remember you're not alone," says President Rebecca Chopp. "Because after these four years, and after your life and your families, you take everyone with you."

President Rebecca Chopp delivered the baccalaureate address that honored the graduating class at Wake Forest University this past weekend. During the commencement ceremony that followed yesterday, Chopp also received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in recognition of her scholarly work on religion and American culture, as well as for her wealth of experience as a leader in higher education.