mscarborough@newsandsentinel.com Saturday West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrated their 2021 graduates and their 60th year as a University. In order to best adhere to COVID-19 regulations the graduation ceremony was held in one of the colleges parking lots. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) Saturday West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrated their 2021 graduates and their 60th year as a University. WVU-P set up a stage and chairs outside for students, faculty, friends and family to enjoy the ceremony. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) Ricky the Riverhawk rode around the graduation to celebrate the school’s 60 year anniversary and the 2021 graduates. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough)
mscarborough@newsandsentinel.com
Saturday West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrated their 2021 graduates and their 60th year as a University. In order to best adhere to COVID-19 regulations the graduation ceremony was held in one of the colleges parking lots. Photos by Madeline Scarborough
Ricky the Riverhawk rode around the graduation to celebrate the schoolâs 60 year anniversary and the 2021 graduates. Saturday West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrated their 2021 graduates and their 60th year as a University. In order to best adhere to COVID-19 regulations the graduation ceremony was held in one of the colleges parking lots. Saturday West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrated their 2021 graduates and their 60th year as a University. WVU-P set up a stage and chairs outside for students, faculty, friends and family to enjoy the ceremony.
Dec 24, 2020
West Virginia University at Parkersburg recognized Fall 2020 graduates with a virtual commencement ceremony available for streaming on the university’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. The college plans to award 247 certificates, and associate and bachelor’s degrees to 225 students this semester, pending final grades.
Greetings were presented by Donna Smith, WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors chairperson, and Elaina Segsworth, Student Government Association president.
WVU Parkersburg President Dr. Chris Gilmer gave introductions and opening remarks. In his message to graduates, he expressed his admiration for students as they overcame new academic and personal challenges this year.
“I would remind the students what I remind every graduating class – no one comes to a moment like this alone,” said Gilmer. “For generations, before you were even born, people you never even knew were already dreaming this dream and this moment for you.”
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