
Lucas Aurelio is a 2018 graduate
Actor Lucas Aurelio, known for his role in "Bridgerton," will be the commencement speaker at Russell Sage College's 2025 graduation ceremony on May 17. Aurelio, an Albany native and theater program alumnus of the college, will also receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree. He was drawn to Russell Sage College for the opportunity to play soccer while pursuing theatre and was part of the championship-winning men's soccer team in 2015. Aurelio has received critical acclaim for his performances in college and at The Public Theater in New York.