- Commencement 2015 distinguished guest Julian Bond died Aug. 16, 2015, having left a rich legacy to generations that follow him.
- Two distinguished guests will be honored: Julian Bond, a longtime activist in the civil rights, economic justice, and peace movements. and Sallie W. (Penny) Chisholm '69, preeminent oceanographer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Sallie W. (Penny) Chisholm '69 and Julian Bond will be special guests at Skidmore's 104th Commencement on May 16.