The 2021 classes of East Tennessee State Universityâs Gatton College of Pharmacy and Quillen College of Medicine celebrated their graduation on Thursday as part of the universityâs first in-person commencement ceremonies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In total, 72 students from the College of Pharmacy and 73 students from the College of Medicine walked across the stage Thursday, the first of four days of commencement ceremonies this weekend to allow in-person ceremonies with health and safety protocols in place. These measures include required face coverings, limited attendance, physically distanced seating, enhanced cleaning protocols and more.
The commencement ceremonies were live-streamed for those unable to attend.