GRADUATION
Commencement Ceremonies Recognize the Classes of 2020 and 2021
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t was exciting to have in-person graduation for more than 280 College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences students on Friday, May 7 in Barker-Lane Stadium. Family and friends of one of the largest groups of students in the history of CPHS gathered in the bleachers while the soon-to-be graduates took their seats on the field. The event was broadcast via livestream for loved ones who could not attend and the recording may be watched using the same link. “I am very happy that each one of you is here with us today, and particularly C P H S .C A M P B E L L . E D U
happy to be having this ceremony in person,” said CPHS Dean, Michael L. Adams (’96 PharmD, PhD), who welcomed everyone to the ceremony. “I know you all are extremely excited and happy about the rewarding career ahead of you where you will use your exemplary academic and professional skills to lead purposeful lives of meaningful service.” University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mark L. Hammond, presented the candidates for graduation to University President Dr. J. Bradley Creed, who conferred the degrees upon
the students with “all rights, privileges and responsibilities pertaining thereto.” The following day the CPHS Class of 2020 joined the main University commencement ceremony to walk the stage and be recognized for their achievements. “It was the fulfillment of a year of waiting to welcome the Class of 2020 back to campus,” said Adams. “Those alumni deserved the acknowledgement after circumstances of last year would not allow an in-person ceremony for them. I, along with the faculty and staff, was delighted.” C A M P B E L L C O M M E N T S 3
