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Most Recent Commencement News
5.19.21 | Commencement
Small Tassel for a Great Overcoming: A Shining Weekend for Commencement
Over the May 14-16 weekend, Carolina celebrated the graduation of nearly 6,300 students in five ceremonies in Kenan Stadium, and virtually.
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4.27.21
| Commencement
Two Years of Honorary Degrees Will Be Presented in May
Nine people will receive honorary degrees from the University during Commencement celebrations in May — four chosen in 2021 and five from 2020, when spring graduation ceremonies were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. read more
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3.4.21
| Commencement
COVID-19 Researchers Fauci and Corbett to Address New Grads
Carolina’s spring graduation will feature Dr. Anthony Fauci and Kizzmekia Corbett ’14 (PhD), two of the biggest names in COVID-19 research, virtually, in Kenan Stadium for multiple live Commencement exercises. read more
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5.6.20
| Commencement
Class of 2020 to Celebrate Graduation Virtually
The class of 2020 will go to Carolina in their minds for graduation day due to the coronavirus pandemic. The University will hold a video watch party on Facebook and YouTube. read more
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3.20.20
| Coronavirus,
Commencement
Commencement Postponed; Student Aid Fund Available
Carolina’s spring Commencement will not be held as scheduled due to the impact of COVID-19. The UNC System Board of Governors on Friday told all chancellors in the system to postpone ceremonies or make alternate plans for graduation ceremonies. read more
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2.7.20
| Commencement,
University News
New York Times Columnist to Be Commencement Speaker
Frank Bruni ’86 writes candidly about some of the most pressing issues in politics, culture and higher education. read more
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12.16.19
| Commencement
Ferris to New Grads: “Never Stop Listening”
More than 690 undergraduates, 845 graduate students and nine professional students earned their Carolina degrees in December. read more
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11.14.19
| Commencement
Grammy-Winning Folklorist to Address Winter Commencement
Winter Commencement ceremonies will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Dean E. Smith Center. read more
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5.13.19
| Commencement
“Godspeed, Class of 2019, and Go Heels.” – Jonathan Reckford ’84
Jonathan Reckford ’84, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, delivered the Commencement address for more than 6,000 members of the class of 2019. read more
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2.21.19
| Commencement
Habitat for Humanity CEO to Address Commencement
Jonathan T.M. Reckford ’84 will share his story and advice as UNC’s Commencement speaker on May 12 in Kenan Stadium. read more
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