The Ithacan

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Students cheerfully donned blue and white caps and gowns in celebration after a long academic year alongside family, faculty and staff for the Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremonies.

On April 29, Ithaca College held its annual Rainbow Reception in Emerson Suites. The reception is for LGBT graduating seniors to receive their rainbow cords that are worn at graduation.

Graduates from the Class of 2020 popped bottles of champagne and celebrated with their families and pets over Zoom at commencement ceremonies.

Mildred García, president of the American Association of State Colleges and University, will address the class of 2019 at Commencement.

The Ithaca College Commencement Committee has decided that the Class of 2018 will walk and have their names read at the Commencement ceremony.

The Ithaca College Commencement Committee is looking for feedback in response to a charge given by President Shirley M. Collado when she took office in July.

Graduation is a time for recognition and celebration, and it is understandable if students at the college feel that the current commencement ceremonies are lacking in this aspect.

Some seniors are just barely able to achieve their graduation requirements because of complications arising with the Integrative Core Curriculum.

Tyson, a vocal performance major, is no stranger to performing onstage. He has performed with Ithacappella for three years, singing popular sultry songs by artists, like Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran, as well as older songs from bands like Earth, Wind & Fire. Tyson has also performed with the Ithaca College Choir and the IC Opera Workshop.

After a year of preparatory school at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Aguirre injured her foot and left the military to pursue her career in art.

I’ve officially graduated from high school two years ago.

Ithaca College honored 1,345 students as they became alumni May 18 when it held its 119th Commencement.