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Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

May 22, 2021
Curry College honored 689 graduates from the Class of 2020 in its 140th Commencement celebration on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live-streamed from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 800 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members. The in-person ceremony was especially cherished after a year-plus of adversity and uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unprecedented remote final semester at the College last spring.

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In Final Project, 5th Year MBA Cohort Partners with Clean Harbors

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Class of 2021 Conclude Extraordinary College Experience in Commencement Celebration

 On a summer-like day, Curry College honored 687 graduates from the Class of 2021 in its 141st Commencement celebration. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live streamed today from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 2,300 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members.
Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

 Curry College honored 689 graduates from the Class of 2020 in its 140th Commencement celebration on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live-streamed from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 800 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members. The in-person ceremony was especially cherished after a year-plus of adversity and uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unprecedented remote final semester at the College last spring.
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Faculty Members Honored with 2020-2021 Excellence in Teaching Awards

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52nd Annual Awards Day Celebrates the Best of Curry College

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Curry College and Quincy College Partner to Offer Bachelor’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice at Quincy College

Curry College and Quincy College Partner to Offer Bachelor’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice at Quincy College

Beginning this fall, Quincy College students and alumni who have completed their associate degree in criminal justice will now have the opportunity to continue to study on the Quincy campus to earn their Bachelor of Arts degree through a new partnership with Curry College.
In Final Project, 5th Year MBA Cohort Partners with Clean Harbors

In Final Project, 5th Year MBA Cohort Partners with Clean Harbors

 Before crossing the stage and graduating as the first Curry College 5th Year MBA cohort last weekend, Don Alex Antoine, Zoltan Eross, Zoie Lee, Alexis McLea-Perry, and Mike Polito showed they were more than ready to launch their future careers as business leaders. The team of five acted as consultants this spring and produced a new project proposal for Clean Harbors, Inc., North America's leading provider of environmental and industrial services.
M.Ed. Students Reflect on Final Fieldwork with Culminating Capstone Presentations

M.Ed. Students Reflect on Final Fieldwork with Culminating Capstone Presentations

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Class of 2021 Conclude Extraordinary College Experience in Commencement Celebration

Class of 2021 Conclude Extraordinary College Experience in Commencement Celebration

 On a summer-like day, Curry College honored 687 graduates from the Class of 2021 in its 141st Commencement celebration. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live streamed today from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 2,300 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members.
Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

 Curry College honored 689 graduates from the Class of 2020 in its 140th Commencement celebration on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live-streamed from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 800 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members. The in-person ceremony was especially cherished after a year-plus of adversity and uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unprecedented remote final semester at the College last spring.
Faculty Members Honored with 2020-2021 Excellence in Teaching Awards

Faculty Members Honored with 2020-2021 Excellence in Teaching Awards

 The Excellence in Teaching Committee has recognized 13 Curry College faculty members for their accomplishments in a variety of areas during the 2020-2021 academic year, including research, community engagement, partnerships, arts and humanities, collaboration and scholarship in the field.
52nd Annual Awards Day Celebrates the Best of Curry College

52nd Annual Awards Day Celebrates the Best of Curry College

 This month, the College honored the best and brightest during its 52nd Annual Curry College Awards Recognition Ceremony, which was held as a week-long social media campaign to honor the amazing accomplishments of the 2020-21 academic year. Beyond excelling in a year like no other, the award-winners were honored for their notable achievements in academics, athletics, arts, service, and social justice.
Education Students Share Excitement for New Professional Roles

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Curry College and Quincy College Partner to Offer Bachelor’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice at Quincy College

Curry College and Quincy College Partner to Offer Bachelor’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice at Quincy College

Beginning this fall, Quincy College students and alumni who have completed their associate degree in criminal justice will now have the opportunity to continue to study on the Quincy campus to earn their Bachelor of Arts degree through a new partnership with Curry College.
In Final Project, 5th Year MBA Cohort Partners with Clean Harbors

In Final Project, 5th Year MBA Cohort Partners with Clean Harbors

 Before crossing the stage and graduating as the first Curry College 5th Year MBA cohort last weekend, Don Alex Antoine, Zoltan Eross, Zoie Lee, Alexis McLea-Perry, and Mike Polito showed they were more than ready to launch their future careers as business leaders. The team of five acted as consultants this spring and produced a new project proposal for Clean Harbors, Inc., North America's leading provider of environmental and industrial services.
M.Ed. Students Reflect on Final Fieldwork with Culminating Capstone Presentations

M.Ed. Students Reflect on Final Fieldwork with Culminating Capstone Presentations

 More than 25 Curry College Master of Education (M.Ed.) students came together this month with the Education Department faculty and staff to present their final fieldwork experience or teaching practicum.
Curry Family Council Chairs Celebrate the Close of a Monumental Academic Year

Curry Family Council Chairs Celebrate the Close of a Monumental Academic Year

Closing out the 2020-2021 academic year together on campus is no small feat. The success of Curry's students, faculty, and staff has only further demonstrated the power and strength of the College's close community, say leaders of the Curry Family Council.
Class of 2021 Conclude Extraordinary College Experience in Commencement Celebration

Class of 2021 Conclude Extraordinary College Experience in Commencement Celebration

 On a summer-like day, Curry College honored 687 graduates from the Class of 2021 in its 141st Commencement celebration. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live streamed today from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 2,300 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members.
Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

 Curry College honored 689 graduates from the Class of 2020 in its 140th Commencement celebration on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live-streamed from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 800 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members. The in-person ceremony was especially cherished after a year-plus of adversity and uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unprecedented remote final semester at the College last spring.
52nd Annual Awards Day Celebrates the Best of Curry College

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