The Class of 2021 holds a special place in the heart of Western Kentucky University, President Timothy C. Caboni told graduates on May 1.
“Your senior year was different in so many ways – you experienced the unimaginable consequences of a global pandemic unleashing its wrath on our world,” President Caboni said. “But, together you faced the challenges that unfolded, you continued your studies and you overcame in order to achieve. So, before I say anything more, let me say this: Class of 2021 - Well. Done. Well done in the way you persisted through adversity. Well done in how you adapted to an incredibly different world around you. And well done in the remarkable manner in which you cared for one another.”
Graduates were seated across Feix Field as WKU celebrated its Fall 2020/Spring 2021 Commencement at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. More than 2,500 graduates participated in the in-person ceremonies.
WKU conferred degrees and certificates to 4,180 graduates from fall 2020, spring 2021 and summer 2021 semesters -- 139 associate, 2,836 bachelor’s, 725 master’s, 85 doctoral and six specialist degrees, and 271 undergraduate certificates and 118 graduate certificates.
Spring and summer 2020 graduates will be recognized at 10 a.m. Saturday (May 8) at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
