Online commencement: Ceremony distinguishes nearly 300 distance graduates

Students in graduation caps at a Mizzou commencement ceremony.

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Nearly 300 online students from across the country join the 6,100 other graduates who can now proudly count themselves among the alumni of the University of Missouri. Mizzou's online commencement ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of students who have completed their undergraduate, graduate and education specialist degrees at a distance.

"These graduates are hard-working distance students, many of whom have family and career obligations to fulfill in addition to the many hours of study necessary to complete their degrees," says Stacy Snow, Mizzou Online spokesperson. "We created the online ceremony to honor these students who, against many odds, have made their education a priority. And we hope that the graduates will forward the commencement link to their friends and families so that many can celebrate their accomplishments."

The "ceremony" consists of video remarks from campus officials, much like the on-campus commencement exercises taking place this week. The virtual "Pomp and Circumstance" experience features speeches by and several campus leaders including Chancellor Brady Deaton, Vice Provost Jim Spain, Graduate School Dean George Justice and Mizzou Alumni Association Executive Director Todd McCubbin. At the site, well-wishers can leave congratulatory notes for individuals, school and college groups or all online graduates in the guest book; visitors can read inspiring messages written by others; and graduating students can even post photos of themselves in the photo gallery.

Friends, families and supporters of MU: Congratulate your graduate from wherever you're located. You can "attend" the spring 2013 online commencement ceremony anytime, day or night. We encourage you to add to your loved one's commencement experience by posting in the guest book.

For more information about the on-campus graduation ceremonies please visit the Registrar's commencement page.

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