Carolina Commencement by the Numbers

Posted May 10, 2013
More than 3,300 Carolina blue caps and gowns have been purchased for Commencement this weekend, 24,000 programs are being printed, and more than 200 azaleas will be on display. A lot goes into getting ready for Commencement, but one thing is true: the most important number is 6,027. That’s how many graduates there are in the Class of 2013. (UNC.edu)

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