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Commencement Parade
Columbia State celebrated 582 spring graduates in May 2021 during a drivethrough style commencement ceremony.
“We love to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “I, along with the faculty and staff, could not be more proud of this group and all they have achieved.”
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In lieu of a traditional ceremony, students walked across the stage at the Circular Commons while their families observed from their vehicles near the fountain.
“Our ceremony might look different due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the celebration and excitement for these graduates remains the same,” Smith said.
Spring 2021 Drive-Through Commencement Ceremony
2020-2021 Graduation Celebration
Columbia State held a special ceremony in June 2021 to honor more than 40 20202021 graduates. Many of the participants graduated during the height of the pandemic and as a result, were unable to perform the traditional act of crossing the stage to symbolize the completion of degrees. This ceremony allowed those alumni to have this experience.
