The Adler School of Professional Psychology is pleased to announce that it will have a distinguished guest and honoree at this year's commencement ceremonies for the Chicago Campus. Congressman Danny K. Davis will receive an honorary doctoral degree from the Adler School for his work to promote social justice and social change.

Congressman Danny K. Davis was the School's commencement speaker in 2005. He has been representative to the School's district in Congress for the past 12 years, and he has a long and distinguished history of activism in issues important to our community, including reforms related to poverty, health, diversity, and criminal justice. Congressman Davis was co-sponsor of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, the first legislation to address mental health needs initiated by the American Psychological Association. He is the author of the Ex-Offender Public Safety Self Sufficiency Act. He co-sponsored the Community Renewal Act, designed to bring investment and jobs to economically-impacted communities. Congressman Davis has developed a unique system of communication and interaction with his constituents through community advisory task forces. He was born in Arkansas, completed his undergraduate degree at Arkansas AM&N College, and moved to Chicago in 1961. He earned masters and doctoral degrees, respectively, from Chicago State University and the Union Institute. His masters degree is in psychology.

This year's Chicago Campus commencement exercises will occur on Sunday, October 26, 1:00 PM, at Chicago Symphony Center. Click here for more event information.