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Editorial: How to prepare for virtual commencement

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 9, 2020

Pop open a bottle of champagne while Gallagher is giving his speech and get drunk with your parents.

Pitt to host spring commencement online

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • April 8, 2020

Pitt announced Wednesday that spring commencement will move online this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Seniors react to commencement cancellation

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • March 23, 2020

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced the postponement of Pitt’s spring commencement ceremony in a March 17 email. According to the announcement, the University has yet to find a new date for an in-person commencement ceremony and has not yet announced alternatives to the event.

University postpones spring commencement ceremony

By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh • March 17, 2020

In an email sent out to Pitt students on Tuesday afternoon, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced that the University was postponing all spring commencement activities and ceremonies. “New dates...

Commencement ceremony speakers announced

By Joanna Li, News Editor • April 15, 2019

Pitt announced on Monday the commencement speakers for the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies.

Pitt announces commencement speakers

By Salina Pressimone | Assistant News Editor • April 17, 2018

Pitt graduates receiving their University diplomas this month will hear from two Pitt alumni who have led prominent careers in public service since their own commencement ceremonies. Pitt will host...