After Pandemic and Protests, UNC’s 2024 Class Celebrates Graduation

Posted May 18, 2024
UNC wrapped up an eventful year on Saturday with an evening commencement ceremony at Kenan Stadium – a day that ended with fireworks, but also had one or two fireworks during the day as well. Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts got a decidedly mixed reaction, after a few tumultuous weeks of protests and reactions over the ongoing war in Gaza. (Chapelboro.com)

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