UNC celebrates class of 2021 with in-person Commencement ceremonies

Posted May 22, 2021
UNC hosted five in-person Commencement ceremonies for the class of 2021 last weekend at Kenan Stadium. They were separated by major and followed COVID-19 guidelines. The speakers included Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Kizzmekia Corbett ‘14, Senior Class President Chris Suggs and Vice President Tamiya Troy. (Daily Tar Heel)

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