Mon., Jun. 12, 1933 Businessman and venture capitalist Spencer Penrose 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 John Baillie Receives Honorary Degree 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 John Charles Thomas Receives Honorary Degree