OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University President Astrid S. Tuminez announced today that this year’s 79th commencement exercises and convocations will be held Aug. 19 – 20, respectively. The rescheduling of the graduation ceremonies reflects UVU’s commitment to both care for its students and celebrates the exceptional results of the Class of 2020.
“Graduation marks the completion of a remarkable educational journey and the celebration of a true achievement,” said UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez. “It is a unique opportunity to celebrate years of hard work, persistence, and sacrifice by our students and all who supported them throughout their UVU years. We promise our Class of 2020 and their families and friends a memorable celebration in August.”
Commencement will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, in the UCCU Center on the Orem Campus. Convocations of UVU’s colleges and schools will be held the next day, Aug. 20, at various venues and times.
Gail Miller, owner of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies and chair of the Board of Directors of the Larry H. Miller Management Corporation, will give the keynote address at commencement. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to speak to the graduates of Utah Valley University at this time. Graduation is the celebration of tremendous achievement and the hallmark of a new beginning in their lives,” she said. “This class has persisted through years of education as well as the unusual circumstance created by a historic worldwide medical crisis. There is much to celebrate.”
Students who previously registered for the April commencement and one of the May convocations will need to reregister on UVU’s graduation website. The Graduation Office will post registration information on the site in mid-April. Answers to questions regarding UVU graduation ceremonies, including Grad Fest and availability of regalia, can be found on the same website. For those who cannot attend, the commencement ceremony will be live-streamed on UVU’s YouTube channel.
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