COVID-19 interrupted graduation ceremonies for thousands of graduates in the Class of 2020 at UNC Charlotte.
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Some people from that class are still hoping the school can host an in-person ceremony.
“It was something I was looking forward to and I didn’t get to have that experience,” said Katie Walsh, former UNC Charlotte student.
The student body government sent a proposal to the university asking administrators to allow 2020 graduates to have an in-person ceremony.
>>In the video at the top of the page, our Channel 9 reporter Tina Terry spoke to the university about graduation plans for the class of 2020 and 2021.
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