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Jade Klein and Danielle Altchiler throw their caps in celebration at the close of their class of 2020's pandemic-delayed Commencement ceremonies on Sunday. (Photo by Ray Black III)
Most Recent Commencement News
10.15.21 | Celebrations, Commencement, Students, Young Alumni
“It’s Really Cool to Be Back”: Class of 2020 Returns for Pandemic-Delayed Commencement
Bell Tower climbs, selfies in caps and gowns, champagne toasts and a keynote speech from Roy Williams ’72 gave them a special time to savor.
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8.27.21
| Celebrations,
Commencement,
University News,
Young Alumni
Roy Williams to Keynote Class of 2020’s Delayed Commencement
The two-time Carolina graduate who coached the men’s basketball team to three NCAA championships before retiring last spring will cap the class’s pandemic-delayed celebration. read more
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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. read more
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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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