MU's online commencement ceremony honors distance graduates worldwide

Students in graduation caps at a Mizzou commencement ceremony.

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MU's online commencement ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of more than 300 students across the globe and in 37 states — from Alaska to Florida — who have completed their bachelor's, master's, education specialist and doctoral degrees online since May 2013. The website features online invitations for graduates to email, encouraging their friends and family to "attend graduation," sign the guestbook and view video remarks from campus officials, including Dr. Leona Rubin, interim director of graduate studies.

The virtual "Pomp and Circumstance" also includes speeches from Provost Brian Foster, Vice Provost Jim Spain and Mizzou Alumni Association Executive Director Todd McCubbin.

"The virtual commencement site means a lot to Mizzou Online, as we honor MU's latest group of online graduates, their many supporters and all MU alumni," says Kim Siegenthaler, co-director of Mizzou Online. "The videos, photo gallery and congratulatory comments reflect the spirit and dedication of these graduates who've accomplished so much at Mizzou, despite their physical distances from campus."

No matter where you are located — you, too, can now "attend" the ceremony, post a note to the guest book page and read inspiring messages written by others who are proud of the new Class of 2013 Mizzou alumni.

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