Alderson Broaddus University hosted the University’s first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30, at 1:00 pm. Alderson Broaddus recognized 125 members of the Class of 2020 across the world, receiving associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
For a complete list of our graduates, click here: ab.edu/graduate-listing/
During the May 30 ceremony, members of Alderson Broaddus Class of 2020 and their friends and families were invited to gather together online as the University leadership recognized them and conferred their degrees.
“Under these unique and unprecedented circumstances, we proudly honor and celebrate the accomplishments of talented and hardworking students,” said President Dr. James “Tim” Barry. “Alderson Broaddus University is dedicated to graduating successful, civic-minded individuals who will apply their skill and knowledge to improving our world.”
The ceremony featured a slide show of submitted candid photos from the Class of 2020, greetings from President Barry, and remarks by Mary Griffith, student government president, and Alex Shaffer, senior class president. Dr. Joan Propst ’79, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, read the names of the graduates. The ceremony concluded with a recording of the Alma Mater and a benediction led by Chaplain Carl W. Gittings’64.
President Barry left friends and families with a message of thanks. “Thank you for allowing Alderson Broaddus the privilege of teaching and nurturing your graduate. We thank you with sincere appreciation for the sacrifices you and others have made to make this day possible.”
Among the graduating class, representing eight countries and 19 states, three students earned their master’s degrees in anatomy. The Class of 2020 is a generation prepared to serve out the AB mission as well-rounded, responsible citizens contributing greatly to society.
Alderson Broaddus decided to postpone the traditional, in-person ceremony scheduled for May 10, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The University is committed to providing opportunities to invite the Class of 2020 back for in-person celebrations when public health guidelines allow.
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For a full recording of AB’s 149th Commencement, click here: https://youtu.be/uCftWolSLEM.
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