Scholar and educator James William Miller received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at Commencement in 1972. This is the text of the degree citation.

American poet Galway Kinnell received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Commencement in 1972. This is the text of the degree citation.

Commencement program for Kalamazoo College's Class of 1972. The service took place on June 10, 1972 at the Campus Quadrangle and included music, speeches, awarding honors, and presenting candidates for degrees.