LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 7 -- University of Louisville issued the following news release:

More than 2,000 of the approximately 3,100 University of Louisville students who applied for degrees and certificates have indicated they will participate in commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 11, at the KFC Yum! Center with two separate sessions at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

This Commencement holds particular significance for the high school class of 2020, which graduated at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, it will be their first chance to celebrate their educational achievement by taking part in a complete traditional ceremony.

Ethan Rutter, a graduating senior with majors in political science and history, had ...