Moments From Commencement
The College
‘You sacrificed, you adapted, you persevered’
The University of Rochester conferred degrees to 1,360 students in four ceremonies on May 20. The multiple events were held on the Eastman Quadrangle, respecting social distancing guidelines and gathering limits due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This past year has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced,” Jeffrey Runner, dean of the College, told the class. “All of us on stage know what you’ve gone through to get to this moment. You sacrificed, you adapted, you persevered.”
University President Sarah Mangelsdorf said the future is unlimited for the graduates.
“You’ve chosen lives immersed in the humanities, exploring the sciences, and developing the building blocks upon which future generations will stand,” she said. “Whether that’s curating great art, researching the secrets of the universe, or solving the world’s environmental, biomedical, or mechanical problems, you carry your unique life experience, the enduring wisdom of this campus, and the guiding light of our Meliora ideals.”
Video recap
The College ceremony highlights
Check out this highlight reel to see a snapshot of the celebrations that took place during the ceremonies. Full ceremony recordings are also available to watch on-demand.