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PublishedMay 8, 2021
University of Maine at Farmington celebrates 2021 graduating class with virtual ceremony
The class of 2021 celebrated graduation by watching their pre-recorded commencement ceremony on YouTube after receiving their diplomas the week before.
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PublishedMay 7, 2021
Maine colleges go hybrid with mix of in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies this year
Graduations will look different for a second year in a row but campuses are finding ways to recognize students through smaller in-person events with COVID precautions.
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PublishedMay 31, 2020
Bates College graduates told to “stay strong, and walk like you got some sense”
During Bates' 154th Commencement, held via livestream due to the coronavirus, President Clayton Spencer and other speakers spoke fondly of the resilience the Class of 2020 showed during its final semester.
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PublishedMay 31, 2020
More high schools in central Maine prepare for modified graduation ceremonies
Messalonskee High School in Oakland, Lawrence High School in Fairfield and the Maine Arts Academy in Sidney have opted for modified graduation ceremonies that respect social-distancing guidelines.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
High schools in Winslow, Newport, Pittsfield and China get creative with graduations
Schools are tailoring graduation ceremonies to stay within safety guidelines regarding group gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, but are also including in-person opportunities.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Colby graduates told not to seek or expect perfection
Colby College President David A. Greene addresses, virtually, 493 seniors Sunday in a "Celebration of the Class of 2020."
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PublishedMay 17, 2020
Bowdoin College to host virtual graduation next weekend, in-person ceremony next year
Though it will be nothing like the real thing, Bowdoin President Clayton Rose said the virtual ceremony on May 23 will mark the “well-earned milestone” of the 473 class of 2020 graduates until they can gather again.
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PublishedMay 15, 2020
UMF holds 2-day virtual commencement ceremony
University of Maine at Farmington's 2020 graduates enjoyed a two-day virtual commencement ceremony.
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PublishedMay 13, 2020
Waterville Senior High School graduation will go on, with ingenuity
Central Maine Motors Auto Group owners Chris and Linanne Gaunce are working with school officials to help plan an in-person graduation that is both creative and safe during the pandemic.
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PublishedMay 9, 2020
Unity College honors graduates in virtual celebration
Unity College's class of 2020 was set to graduate on Saturday morning, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, an online celebration took the place of commencement.
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