John Ciardi received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Commencement in 1964. This is the text of the degree citation.

Clergyman and church administrator Chris E. Lawson received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree at Commencement in 1964. This is the text of the degree citation.

Commencement program for Kalamazoo College's Class of 1964. The service took place on June 14, 1964 at the Campus Quadrangle and included music, speeches, awarding honors, and presenting candidates for degrees.