Benjamin Thoms of Chelsea, recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Westminster Collage.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the college located in New Wilmington, PA, postponed its traditional spring commencement ceremony.
Instead, degrees were awarded to more than 200 students in a virtual degree conferral ceremony on Saturday, May 9.
Seventy-five students earned Bachelor of Arts degrees, 115 earned Bachelor of Science degrees, four received Bachelor of Music degrees and 10 received Master of Education degrees.
An in-person commencement ceremony for the Westminster College Class of 2020 will be held Saturday, Aug. 1.
About Westminster College: Westminster College is nationally known for its collaborative environment, outstanding experiential learning programs, focus on student success, and the effort invested in making higher education affordable and attainable to all students. Established in 1852, Westminster is proud to be the first college in the country open to all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex or religion from its founding charter by the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Many years ago I graduated from Westminster College.
Great school. Nice to see of a local lu