UMD: University Of Maryland To Host In-Person Spring 2021 Commencement

Press release from University of Maryland - College Park:

May 17, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland will host its Spring 2021 commencement ceremony live and in-person on May 21, 2021. Two outdoor ceremonies celebrating the academic milestones of its graduates will be held on the Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium to provide accommodation for safe physical distancing for all graduates.  The commencement address will be delivered by IonQ President and CEO Peter Chapman. The student speaker will be Hannah Rhee (‘21). The university has additionally invited Spring 2020 and Winter 2020 graduates to attend the in-person ceremonies.  To ensure everyone’s safety, and in accordance with University COVID-19 protocols, masks will be required and ticketing will be for assigned seats to ensure guests are physically distanced. Furthermore, there will be no student procession and graduates will be recognized from their seats.  WHO   WHEN   WHERE:

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