Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) to Deliver Commencement Address to the Framingham State University Class of 2023

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) to Deliver Commencement Address to the Framingham State University Class of 2023

Mar 23, 2023

Framingham State University is proud to announce that U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) has been selected as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 21st.

Congresswoman Pressley has represented the Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District since 2019.  Raised in Chicago as the only child of an activist mother who instilled in her the value of civic participation, Pressley has made history twice in Massachusetts as the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council (2009) and to Congress (2018).

She currently serves on the House Committee on Financial Services.

"Congresswoman Pressley is an inspirational leader who has dedicated her life to public service, advocating for bold, progressive change and empowering the next generation to lead with courage and conviction," says FSU President Nancy S. Niemi. "She champions causes in support of those who have been marginalized by our society, including immigrants, survivors of sexual violence, seniors, and the disabled. We are honored and thrilled to have her join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023."

In addition to her work in Congress, Pressley has also turned her experience living with alopecia into action, becoming a leading voice fighting to raise awareness and support for the alopecia community across the nation. 

During the ceremony, Framingham State University will confer upon Congresswoman Pressley an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.

The 2023 undergraduate Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 21st, at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA.

About Framingham State University

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 as the nation’s first public university for the education of teachers. Since that time, it has evolved into a vibrant, comprehensive liberal arts institution offering small, personalized classes on a beautiful New England campus. Today, the University enrolls more than 6,000 students with 58 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences and professional fields. As a State College and University (SCU), Framingham State prides itself on quality academic programs, affordability, and commitment to access for all qualified students.