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Commencement 2020 in Photos

Monday, September 20, 2021, By News Staff
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group of people in caps and gowns at 2020 Commencement, Sept. 19, 2021, in the stadium

Commencement 2020

On Sunday, Sept. 19, graduates from the Class of 2020 were honored in a Commencement ceremony in the stadium after an in-person Commencement in May 2020 had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

crowd of people with several standing and clapping at Commencement 2020

Commencement 2020

Chancellor Kent Syverud and Gov. Kathy Hochul '80 at Commencement 2020

Chancellor Kent Syverud and New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul ’80 approach the stage during Commencement 2020.

four people in caps and gowns at Commencement 2020 on Sept. 19, 2021, in the stadium

Commencement 2020

Kevin Richardson stands with hands folded in front of the stage at Commencement 2020

Kevin Richardson, criminal justice reform advocate and one of the Exonerated Five, received an honorary bachelor of fine arts degree at Commencement 2020.

Chancellor Syverud presents an honorary doctor of humane letters degree to Daniel A. D'Aniello '68 at Commencement 2020

Chancellor Syverud presents an honorary doctor of humane letters degree to Life Trustee Daniel D’Aniello ’68 at Commencement 2020.

four people pose in caps, gowns and an assortment of regalia at Commencement 2020, held Sept. 19, 2021 in the stadium

Commencement 2020

Serena Omo-Lamai ’20 addresses the Class of 2020 from the podium

2020 Senior Class Marshal and University Scholar Serena Omo-Lamai ’20 addresses her fellow classmates.

student moves a tassel from one side of the motorboard to another for a fellow student

Commencement 2020

Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses the crowd at 2020 Commencement

Commencement speaker and New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul ’80 addresses the crowd on Sunday, Sept. 19, in the stadium.

close-up of motorboard adorned with "And her story continues" and the year "2020"

Commencement 2020

a group of seven participants in Commencement 2020 on the field of the stadium

Commencement 2020

Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses the crowd from the podium at Commencement 2020

Chancellor Syverud delivers remarks to the Class of 2020.

three graduates throwing their caps in the air during Commencement 2020

Commencement 2020

a mortarboard adorned with the word "Finally" on display at Commencement 2020

Commencement 2020

a dog wearing a cap at Commencement 2020

Commencement 2020

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