Sam D. Zuckerman of Bainbridge Island was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in economics and environmental studies during the 2016 commencement ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Zuckerman, the son of Paul S. and Peggie D. Zuckerman, studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic while enrolled at the university.

Commencement 2016 was held Sunday, May 15 and marked the 191st graduation for Hobart and the 105th for William Smith.

Dr. Cheryl L. Dorsey, a Harvard trained physician and president of Echoing Green, delivered the commencement address.

“Entrepreneurship is one of the most disruptive forces of the status quo. And this should really matter to you because entrepreneurship not only breaks the grip of the old way of doing things but it also helps create a new path forward,” Dorsey said during her address, which called students to enact change through social entrepreneurship and purpose-driven leadership. Through community service, Dorsey said, one can strengthen “the muscles” of personal responsibility, civic participation and a justice-oriented perspective.