Senior VP of 'The Princeton Review' to Speak at Drew University Commencement Ceremony

Drew University alumnus and publisher of The Princeton Review, Rob Franek, will be the keynote speaker at the Drew University Commencement Ceremony later this month.

The commencement ceremony will take place on May 16. Franek is the publisher and senior vice president of “The Princeton Review”, a company which offers services from test preparation programs and tutoring to college admissions advice, and author of “The Best 379 Colleges.” He is a graduate of Drew University and trustee, who majored in political science and history.

Additionally, the Madison Borough mayor will be receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Drew University at its 147th commencement ceremony in May.

Mayor Robert “Bob” Conley served on the Madison Borough Council for two terms before becoming mayor. Conley has been instrumental in maintaining the positive town-and-gown relationship between Madison and Drew University, according to Drew University.

Conley has welcomed incoming first-year students, helped coordinate Drew’s participation in Bottle Hill Day, worked closely with Drew presidents and participated in the Chief Executive Council for Madison, the university said.

“It is our great pleasure to award Mayor Conley with this honorary degree at this year’s commencement,” Drew President MaryAnn Baenninger said. “He has been a true partner and friend to the university and the honor is well deserved.”

Drew University’s commencement ceremony will take place on May 16 at 10:30 a.m. on the Mead Hall Lawn.

(Photo courtesy of Drew University)