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A later email confirmed that the recognition ceremony will be held at Sox Harrison Stadium, rain or shine. In addition, those that attend will be allowed to bring two guests.

EU’s announcement of a virtual graduation was countered with student solutions and a petition from the Class of 2021 that’s gathered over 1,300 signatures.

The McDowell High School 2017 graduate discovered music was his calling during his first semester at Penn State Behrend, where he was studying pre-med biology.

This decision is based on recommendations from public health experts “regarding large-scale gatherings.” This is the third consecutive Edinboro graduation to be virtual.

“Late nights spent creating art will go on. Reflections of fall, in all of its splendor, will be seen in the ripples of Edinboro Lake in the years ahead. And yes, the sounds of bagpipes will linger.”

Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson will serve as Edinboro University's interim president following the Jan. 1 departure of Dr. Guiyou Huang. Pehrsson will keep her position as Clarion University president.