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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill celebrates the graduation of more than 6,000 students at the annual Spring Commencement on May 12, 2019, at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Interim chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz presided over the ceremony. Carolina alumnus Jonathan Reckford delivered the keynote address. (Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)
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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.
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2.21.19
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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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12.17.18
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Student Affairs Veteran to December Grads: ‘Find Your Why’
The ceremony marked the graduation of 1,194 master’s students, 834 undergraduates, 269 doctoral students and 13 professional students. read more
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11.13.18
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Former Head of Student Affairs to Speak at Winter Commencement
Winston B. Crisp ’92 (JD), former vice chancellor for student affairs, will be the featured speaker at the Winter Commencement ceremony Dec. 16. read more
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5.15.18
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Barcott to 6,000-Plus Graduates: Road to Success Paved With Pain
The Marine veteran and social entrepreneur urged the Class of 2018 to continue taking their challenges and turning them into something useful and positive. read more
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2.15.18
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Carolina for Kibera Co-Founder Will Be Commencement Speaker
Social entrepreneur Rye Barcott ’01 will deliver the University’s spring Commencement address on May 13 in Kenan Stadium. read more
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12.21.17
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Malawi Researcher to December Grads: Be Audacious, Not Flashy
“Undergird your audacity with equal commitment to incrementalness,” Dr. Satish Gopal ’97 told graduates at Winter Commencement. read more
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11.6.17
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Malawi Researcher Will Speak At Winter Commencement
Dr. Satish Gopal ’97 (’00 MPH), a researcher on the forefront of cancer treatment in Malawi, Africa, will be the featured speaker at the Winter Commencement ceremony. read more
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5.16.17
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Class of ’67 Takes Its Star Turn at Carolina’s Commencement
Standing in the tunnel leading from the locker rooms to the field in Kenan Stadium, Winborne Shaffer Chandler ’67 watched the 2017 graduates stream onto the field, filling in the rows of white folding chairs. As the reunion committee chair,… read more
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5.15.17
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‘Never Forget Where You Came From’
For more than two centuries, Tar Heels have made their mark on the world. They’ve built businesses, been to space, governed states, saved lives and improved their communities. And on May 14, the journeys of more than 6,000 new Carolina… read more
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