LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 15: Quinta Brunson, winner of the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award for “Abbott Elementary,” poses in the press room during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Congrats are in order for award-winning actress and Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson.
Temple University has announced the former Temple Owl will address the graduates and be awarded an honorary degree during their 137th Commencement.
“We are thrilled to recognize Quinta Brunson for her remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to her craft,” Temple President Richard M. Englert said in a news release. “Quinta embodies the spirit of Temple’s commitment to creativity, innovation and social impact. Her talent, authenticity and trailblazing spirit inspire us all.”
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“I am simply honored,” Brunson said in a statement.
The university said Brunson enrolled as a first-year student at Klein College, where she joined Temple's first student-produced comedy variety show called, "Temple Smash."
Brunson has gone on to do amazing things, such as making history as the first Black woman to receive three Emmy nominations and the second Black woman to win an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for her hit show "Abbott Elementary".
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The commencement ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 at the Liacouras Center. The night before, the Klein College of Media and Communication will honor Brunson with the 2024 Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award.
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