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June 15, 2021

Video: UW commencement 2021 highlights

The University of Washington’s second virtual commencement was held June 12, 2021.

The online ceremony, the second in the school’s 161-year history, celebrated the Class of 2021 with graduates and their families and friends watching the ceremony from more than 30 countries with translations in nine languages. UW President Ana Mari Cauce presided as nearly 18,300 degrees were conferred.

The video includes UW President Ana Mari Cauce; featured speaker Jane Lubchenco, deputy director for climate and environment in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; Aaron Yared, graduate and professional student body president; Camille Hattwig, ASUW president; and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.

See the news release for more information.