Missouri S&T in Rolla postpones spring commencement

(Rolla)–Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla will postpone its spring commencement ceremonies to a date to be determined. In a letter to May graduation candidates, Chancellor Mo Dehghani said, “The growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 are simply too great to ignore, and we all must protect the most vulnerable members of our Missouri S&T community.” Dehghani added that S&T will hold some type of virtual celebration in May. Last month, Missouri S&T moved all courses online as the majority of students departed campus to continue their studies remotely to help address the COVID-19 public health emergency. Most faculty and staff also are working remotely except for those needed on campus to ensure that essential operations and research continue. Along with Missouri S&T, the other University of Missouri System campuses in Columbia, Kansas City, and St. Louis are also postponing commencement ceremonies.