Former NFL Player and WSU Alum to Speak at Commencement
April 6, 2021
OGDEN, Utah – Former NFL and Weber State University football star, Ta’u Pupu’a, who is now performing opera on stages around the world, will be the honored speaker during WSU’s virtual spring commencement exercise April 29 at 7 p.m. The presentation can be viewed at weber.edu/commencement.
Individual college graduation ceremonies, where each graduate will be recognized individually, will be held in person at Stewart Stadium on April 30 and May 1. For more information, visit weber.edu/commencement.
Pupu’a is a world renowned operatic tenor whose unconventional path to a prestigious singing career included a detour courtesy of the NFL. He grew up in Utah after his family moved to Salt Lake City from the Kingdom of Tonga when he was 5. A football scholarship paved his way to attend Weber State University in the ’90s, where he planned to get his bachelor of music degree.
WSU Honors Graduates at Spring Commencement
April 6, 2021
OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University will honor the graduates of fall 2020 and spring and summer 2021 during multiple events, both in person and virtually on April 29, 30 and May 1.
Weber State University officials expect the class of 2020-21 to total more than 6,497 graduates the largest class on record. Approximately 200 additional students have applied for summer 2021 graduation.
“These graduates will always be remembered for the determination they displayed in completing their college education despite the obstacles,” said Brad Mortensen, university president. “I applaud their grit and tenacity and know our Wildcats will use these strengths to continue to lead and succeed.”
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