PLYMOUTH â Deborah L. Birx, MD, former White House coronavirus response coordinator, will deliver the keynote address and be recognized by Plymouth State University at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m.
Pamela Diamantis, principal and partner at Curbstone Financial Management Corporation and former trustee of the University System of New Hampshire, will be the featured speaker at PSUâs graduate commencement on Friday, May 7, at 6 p.m.
Both ceremonies will recognize graduates from the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021.
âWe are thrilled to welcome Dr. Deborah Birx back to campus as we honor PSU graduates from last year and this year and celebrate their accomplishments,â said President Donald L. Birx, Ph.D. âStudents from both classes have experienced a slew of challenges over the past 14 months, yet they have persevered with determination and grace. As someone who was at the forefront of the nationâs response to the pandemic, who provided sage advice to me throughout, and who encouraged our students to keep up their efforts to remain safe and healthy, Dr. Birx is a fitting speaker to help us mark this special milestone.â