staff reports
The Austin College community celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2020 as well as the Class of 2021 during commencement exercises Saturday, on Clyde L. Hall Graduation Court. The Class of 2021 includes nearly 250 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 MAT degree candidates. The Class of 2020 includes 280 Bachelor of Arts graduates and 20 Master of Arts in Teaching graduates.
As members of the Class of 2021 celebrate the completion of their undergraduate education, many members of the Class of 2020 will join them as their commencement ceremony was postponed last May due to Covid restrictions. Though many 2020 graduates are unable to attend the exercises, having left the region for graduate study or careers, all 2020 diplomas were mailed last May. The Class of 2021 will be well-represented as members have just completed the spring term and finals and will receive their diplomas as they cross the stage.