Dr. Gerberding, who was the first woman to serve as CDC director, will be the keynote speaker at the class of 2020’s delayed commencement ceremony

Ceremonies will be held May 20–21 for the class of 2021 and May 30 for the class of 2020.

A committee tasked with devising alternate plans for the 2020 Commencement ceremony is aiming to release updates by early May.

The combination of a loss of structure and complete social isolation have caused serious depressive effects for many.

Following Chancellor Andrew Martin’s decision to cancel the May 15 commencement ceremony for the class of 2020, many graduating seniors are searching for closure.

With all the hard work I’ve put into this degree to now have graduation ripped from my hands hurts so much more than I can put into words.

Washington University canceled commencement for the class of 2020, Chancellor Andrew Martin announced in a video message to the graduating class, Monday evening, as concern over COVID-19’s spread grows nationwide.