Mon., Jun. 12, 1933 Theologian John Baillie received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1933 Commencement exercises. Event Type Academic Ceremonies Related Entries 1933 Commencement Rollo W. Brown Gives Address Stephen Vincent Benét Receives Honorary Degree William Rose Benét Receives Honorary Degree A. Edward Newton Receives Honorary Degree Robert Y. Stuart '03 Receives Honorary Degree Spencer Penrose Receives Honorary Degree John Charles Thomas Receives Honorary Degree