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2021 Summer Commencement

It is my honor as president of the University of North Georgia to welcome you to the summer 2021 commencement ceremony.

Our students were excited to participate in a traditional commencement. Family and friends were there to celebrate this milestone in person.

This is a day of celebration for our graduates and also for our university.

Of course, the challenges facing our country and our world are not standing still waiting for us to prepare to solve them. Your generation will have to provide the leadership at a difficult juncture in our world's history.

Do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God.

I extend warm and sincere congratulations to each of these fine scholars and to their families and friends who are with us today.

Congratulations on this milestone in your life.

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

Bold Forward!