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At its May 14 business meeting, Miami University’s board of trustees congratulated the Class of 2021 as nearly 4,800 graduates, along with some members of the Class of 2020, participated in commencement ceremonies held May 13 - May 16.

isters Hannah and Sam Baird are both celebrating commencement at Miami University this week — Hannah with the Class of 2020 and Sam with the Class of 2021.  “It absolutely makes it more special,” said Hannah, who earned a bachelor’s degree in education last May when that graduation ceremony was held virtually because of the pandemic.

As chief legal counsel, Robin Parker exudes a kind of protective passion that reassures. No matter the issue, she’s got this. 

Miami University is on track to welcome its largest and most academically accomplished first-year class in history, with more than 4,600 first-year students confirming their intention to begin this fall.

Tom Crist, professor and chair of biology, and James Kiper, professor of computer science and software engineering, have been honored with the 2021 Benjamin Harrison Medallion. Named for America’s 23rd president who graduated from Miami in 1852, the medallion is Miami University’s most prestigious career faculty honor and recognizes "contribution to the education of the nation."

Tomoyasu is excited to "finally be able to experience this event! Why? Because this is a very unique event that happens only in eastern North America, and is one of the greatest shows on this planet. Well, that is at least for bug lovers."

Laura, Elsa and Allison Jacob are all majoring in engineering at Miami University, but each sister has carved her own path.

Miami University will celebrate the Class of 2021 and its 4,800 graduates during in-person commencement ceremonies at Yager Stadium (an outdoor venue), May 14-16, rain or shine. Miami is also holding an additional ceremony at 7 p.m. May 13 for its Class of 2020, whose in-person ceremony was canceled last year because of the pandemic.