UW holds first online graduation commencement ceremony in 159-year history

SEATTLE -- On Saturday, 18,000 graduates from across all three UW campuses -- Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma --celebrated from their homes in a live commencement provided on the university's YouTube page and website.

The celebration was the first virtual ceremony UW has held in the school's 159-year history, as many schools had to close their doors to in-person learning this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Q13 News meteorologist and anchor Erin Mayovsky and Gaard Swanson co-hosted the pre-show commencement show, featuring guests including UW President Ana Mari Cauce, UW Vice President for Student Life Denzil Suite, UW Tacoma campus Chancellor Mark Pagano, and more.

“The Class of 2020 will be an historic class, having completed their degrees during a period of profound disruption and national reflection,” UW President Ana Mari Cauce said. “We are so proud of what they have accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact they will make on our world, which urgently needs their talent, passion and commitment.”

A second celebration for the 2019-2020 graduates is expected to be held in spring 2021.

Check HERE for the ASL version of the commencement ceremony.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM9nRE2M4tA&feature=emb_logo
 

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