Commencement

More than 900 students graduated from Regis College on Saturday, May 11 at the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion in Boston with degrees ranging from associate to doctoral levels.

David Ortiz gives the victory sign after addressing the graduates

Boston Red Sox Legend David Ortiz and Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera Receive Honorary Degrees

The ceremony included graduates from Regis' new dental hygiene program and 70 students received master’s degrees from Regis’ new fully online nursing and health administration programs. The university presented Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz and Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera with honorary doctorates of law.

Watch the Highlights from Commencement

Press Coverage

The Boston Globe: David Ortiz speaks to Regis College graduates, including his daughter

WCVB: Red Sox legend David Ortiz delivers emotional speech after receiving honorary college degree

WBZ-TV, Boston: David Ortiz receives honorary degree from Regis College

Boston Herald: Side Track: David Ortiz, Jon Hamm ... and more

Boston.com: Video: David Ortiz gets a 'Papi! Papi!' chant after speaking at Regis College's commencement

New England Sports Network: Watch David Ortiz receive ovation after Regis College commencement speech

WBZ News Radio: Regis College gives honorary degree to David Ortiz

NECN: David Ortiz Receives Honorary Degree From Regis College

CBS Boston: David Ortiz Receives Honorary Degree From Regis College

Watch the 2019 Commencement

The 89th Regis College Commencement ceremony was Saturday May 11, 2019, the full video of the event will be posted here soon. In the meantime, check out the speeches from Honorary Degree recipients Mayor Dan Rivera and David Ortiz.