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UNLV Changes Course To Hold In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

By Associated Press
Published March 22, 2021 at 11:11 AM PDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The University of Nevada, Las Vegas now plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies in May as the coronavirus outbreak slows.

UNLV President Keith Whitfield on Friday announced the new plan that is a departure plans announced in February to hold graduation virtually.

Whitfield said in a letter to students and staff that he firmly believes the university "can offer a traditional commencement while adhering to public health guidelines."

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Nevada on Saturday reported 271 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 10 more deaths. Those figures increase the state's pandemic totals to 300,951 cases and 5,171 deaths.
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