YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has announced more detailed plans for in-person commencement ceremonies this spring, including a belated graduation celebration for the Class of 2020.

“With cases of COVID-19 on the decline and the rapid expansion of vaccinations, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to once again gather together to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our graduates,” YSU President Jim Tressel said.

The ceremonies will be in Stambaugh Stadium and are open to graduates, family and friends. No tickets are required. The university emphasized that all pandemic protocols, such as masks and social distancing, will still be in place at the stadium. “The safety of all graduates and guests is our top priority,” Tressel added.

The ceremonies will be:

— 6 p.m. May 7, a Friday. All Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 graduates are invited back to campus for an in-person commencement celebration in Stambaugh Stadium. All 2020 commencements were held virtually and not in-person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 graduates are asked to RSVP online.

— May 8. Spring 2021 graduation will also be held in person that Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. Graduates are asked to RSVP online. At 9 a.m. will be the Cliffe College of Creative Arts, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Williamson College of Business Administration. At 3 p.m., Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences and Education, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services.

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