WSAW: UWSP celebrates seniors online amidst a postponed commencement ceremony
5/15/2020
WSAW Channel 7 Wausau

By Kailin Schumacher

As classes finish up for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the university is encouraging seniors to celebrate their accomplishments online.

While commencement was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16, The university has made the decision alongside their student government to postpone graduation, giving students the opportunity to walk the stage in their cap and gown.

“At Point, we have a very tight-knit community, and it doesn’t matter if the graduation is in August or even December. We are prioritizing having it in person and all together,” Morgan Jeidy the former Student Government Association President said.

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