VCU to celebrate May commencement on Saturday

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Virginia Commonwealth University will celebrate May commencement on Saturday.

VCU will hold the universitywide ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St. The university also will host an assortment of in-person graduation ceremonies at the department, school and college levels. VCU has more than 5,100 total graduates this spring representing 41 countries. The university's approximately 3,300 undergraduates include more than 1,200 first-generation graduates.

Rick Wagoner, former CEO of GM and a former member of the VCU Board of Visitors, will deliver the commencement keynote address.

The universitywide commencement broadcast will stream at vcu.edu. For more details about commencement, visit commencement.vcu.edu. Doors will open for guests for the universitywide ceremony at 8:30 a.m. No tickets are required for guests.

Media interested in covering commencement must RSVP by emailing [email protected] by 5 p.m. Friday, May 8. Reporters will be provided media credentials upon arrival at the convention center after passing through security screening. Proof of media affiliation is required to receive credentials. Limited media parking will be available.