Thursday, May 26, 2005
11 a.m.
Radio City Music Hall
New York, NY
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Honorary Degree Recipients

	Tim Russert Washington Bureau Chief NBC News b i o		Maureen Orth Special Correspondent Vanity Fair b i o		Cicely Tyson Award- winning Actress b i o

The 98th Commencement Exercises of The College of New Rochelle (CNR) will take place Thursday, May 26, at 11:00 a.m. at Radio City Music Hall.  Approximately 1,300 degrees will be conferred at the event. The Commencement Address will be given jointly by husband and wife, Tim Russert, Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News, and Maureen Orth, Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair.  The College will confer honorary degrees on Mr. Russert, Ms. Orth and the award-winning actress, Cicely Tyson.

"Since CNR was founded in 1904, our graduates have made valuable contributions throughout all segments of society,” said Stephen J. Sweeny, Ph.D., president of CNR.  “As we embark on our next 100 years of achievement, we are confident that this year's graduates will continue the fine tradition of service, integrity, and faith for which CNR graduates are known.”