FLORENCE – Officials at the University of North Alabama on Wednesday announced that the Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies, originally scheduled for Friday, May 9 and
Saturday, May 10, would be canceled as a result UNA’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and recommendations regarding social distancing.
“These are unprecedented times we’re in, and it calls for unprecedented measures to accommodate our students and celebrate their success as graduates of the University of North Alabama,” said President Ken Kitts. “This decision was taken with significant deliberation and consultation with leaders across campus, including representatives from the Student Government Association.”
Students scheduled to graduate in May will have an opportunity to return to campus in August in order to participate in a face-to-face commencement ceremony. The commencement schedule is as follows:
- On Friday, July 31, at 6 p.m. in Flowers Hall, degrees will be conferred to graduates from the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions and the College of Education and Human Sciences.
- On Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m., in Flowers Hall, degrees will be conferred to graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences.
- On Saturday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m., in Flowers Hall, degrees will be conferred to graduates from the College of Business.
“Our students have expressed and supported the inclusion of the spring commencement ceremonies with the summer commencement ceremonies,” said Ron Patterson, Chief Enrollment Officer. “By combining both ceremonies, we allow our students to create lasting memories, especially for their families and friends. Graduates and families are able to participate and commemorate this wonderful journey with a graduation ceremony.”
The Keller Key and Turris Fidelis awards for spring and summer graduates will be presented at the ceremonies scheduled for August.
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