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December 11, 2017
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FRIDAY/SATURDAY: Van Hollen to Speak at University Winter Commencements
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will speak at the Winter Commencement for Morgan State University and the University of Maryland University College. Senator Van Hollen will congratulate students on their success and offer thoughts on the importance of public service and engagement.
Speak at Morgan State University Winter CommencementFriday December 15, 2017 – 9:30 amSenator Van Hollen will address the Winter 2017 graduating class of Morgan State University and will join Senator Ben Cardin to present their Senate Resolution honoring Morgan State’s 150th anniversary. Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest historically black college, educates over 7,000 students annually. The University awards more bachelor’s degrees to African-American students than any campus in Maryland. In many fields, and particularly in engineering and the sciences, the University accounts for large percentages of degrees received by African-Americans from Maryland institutions. Historically, the University has ranked among the top public campuses nationally in the number of black graduates receiving doctorates. In addition to Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford will also make remarks.Talmadge Hill Field HouseMorgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD 21251Keynote the University of Maryland University College Winter CommencementSaturday December 16, 2017 – 2:30 pm
Senator Van Hollen will be the keynote speaker for the Commencement of the Winter 2017 graduating class of the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). UMUC, a member of the University System of Maryland, specializes in providing career-relevant online higher education opportunities to professionals. UMUC offers over 90 degrees, specializations, and certificates in over 20 locations throughout Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. More than 81 percent of undergraduate students are working and more than half of UMUC students are working parents.