Commencement | Ithaca College

Honoring the IC Class of 2020

On August 2-6, graduates, their families and friends gathered from around the world to join in celebrating the Class of 2020 in Ithaca College’s first ever virtual, interactive Commencement livestreams.

Commencement Videos 2020

Recordings of all five virtual Commencement ceremonies are now available to view.

Commencement Speeches

Gabrielle Picca, Shirley Collado, and Cindi Berger delivered speeches at the IC virtual Commencement ceremonies.

Commencement Speaker

Cindi Berger '83, chairman of the international public relations and marketing firm R&C PMK, will speak to graduating seniors.

Honorary Degree Recipients

Cindi Berger '83 and Bill McKibben will be awarded honorary Doctor of Letters degrees at the August Commencement ceremony.

Presidential Medal

Beverly Baker ’54 is the recipient of the 2020 Ithaca College Presidential Medal.

Awards and Honors

Campus Life Awards

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the IC community through participation and involvement in campus life.

Graduate Awards and Honors

A full listing of college, school, and departmental awards for the Class of 2020.

Student Life Awards

These awards recognize students who continuously excel in areas of leadership, service, involvement, and academic achievements.

Seniors of Color Leadership Awards

These awards honor graduating students of color for their involvement, academic excellence, and service.

The Class of 2020 by the Numbers

639

Graduating with Honors

These students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher.

119

Student Leaders

These students served as presidents for student organizations.

253

Student Athletes

These students played a varsity sport.

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