BELTON â The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held a commencement ceremony for its 165th graduating class on Saturday in Crusader Stadium, as 490 students received degrees, including 415 baccalaureate degrees, 57 masterâs degrees and 18 doctoral degrees.
UMHB President Randy OâRear praised students for their dedication and determination to complete their degrees in unprecedented times.
âDuring your junior year, the COVID-19 pandemic altered almost every aspect of college life,â he said. âIt was the longest spring break of all our lives. As seniors, you also survived the once-in-a-lifetime winter storm. These things helped you learn to be intentional and to not take anything, even the little things, for granted. I hope that is one lesson that stays with you as you leave UMHB.â