In an email from Edinboro University President Dr. Guiyou Huang to all staff and students, it was announced that the spring graduation ceremony will be postponed until the fall. “Class of 2020, although your graduation ceremony is being postponed, you will not have to wait for your diplomas,” explained Huang. The diplomas will be mailed May 11.
This decision, according to the email, was the result of a survey taken by about 650 undergraduate and graduate students. “We had 547 responses, which is very impressive and an indication of the importance of this rite of passage. Nearly 76% of respondents voted for an in-person ceremony, even though it will be delayed. A date will be selected and announced as soon as we are confident about what to expect in the fall, given the changing nature of COVID-19.”
The email continued, “When commencement day comes, it will have very special meaning for all of us. The entire campus community will share your pride as you receive well-earned recognition for your hard work and perseverance.”
By Hazel Modlin
It has been repeatedly stressed that Edinboro’s name will remain for this campus. In regard to the consolidated college, no new name has been agreed on, and it’s currently being referred to as the “Integrated University” and the “Western Integration project.” |
This decision is based on recommendations from public health experts “regarding large-scale gatherings.” This is the third consecutive Edinboro graduation to be virtual. |
By Julia Carden
The English department stated on Facebook that “he had been in the hospital fighting COVID-19 and recently seemed to be making good progress toward recovery.” |
Edinboro University recently held a panel to discuss “social justice education as well as social norms that sustains practices of oppression and marginalization.” |
"Over the last 7 days, there has been an upward trend in our positive cases of COVID-19 among students. Student Health Services has been working diligently to support testing, quarantining and isolation to help minimize the spread." |
“We will continue to follow the science, but we are very hopeful that students can return to in-person classes, living in our residence halls and engaging in more activities.” |
"Over the last 7 days, there has been an upward trend in our positive cases of COVID-19 among students. Student Health Services has been working diligently to support testing, quarantining and isolation to help minimize the spread."
The English department stated on Facebook that “he had been in the hospital fighting COVID-19 and recently seemed to be making good progress toward recovery.”
“We will continue to follow the science, but we are very hopeful that students can return to in-person classes, living in our residence halls and engaging in more activities.”