Providence College Awards Undergraduate Degree to Kristen D'Elia, Plainview Resident During 97th Commencement Exercises

2015 May 29

Kristen D'Elia, a resident of Plainview, NY, was among more than 800 students from Providence College who received undergraduate degrees during the College's Ninety-Seventh Commencement Exercises held on Sunday, May 17, 2015. D'Elia graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree.

The Commencement address was delivered by Darlene Love, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and star of the Academy-Award-winning documentary, 20 Feet From Stardom. She received an honorary doctorate in Music. Four other distinguished individuals received honorary degrees from the College. They are: Dr. Henry "Hank" Foley '77, Rev. Gustavo Guti?rrez, O.P., Jane Lunin Perel, and Kevin C. Phelan '66.