Alexandra Beuscher of Jersey City was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Connecticut College at the 92nd commencement ceremony in May. Beuscher majored in English. Economist Jeffrey Sachs, a leading expert on globalism, poverty and sustainability, told the 445 graduates to use their knowledge to make the world a better place. “Your liberal arts education has empowered you to be effective citizens of the world. You’re part of a community that is founded on the deepest faith that knowledge is power to be deployed for the common good,” Sachs said. “With the skills that you have learned, you are not only empowered to find your own personal way around the dangerous twists and turns we now call the U.S. economy, but also around the challenges that your generation will face and that will define the future of the planet.” The college conferred an honorary doctorate of humane letters to Sachs. Connecticut College is situated on the coast of southern New England. It is a highly selective private liberal arts college with 1900 students from across the country and throughout the world. The college, founded in 1911, is a 750-acre arboretum campus overlooking Long Island Sound. Known for its unique combination of interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning, Connecticut College is an intellectual community enriched by diverse perspectives. For more information, visit www.connecticutcollege.edu.