256th Commencement Held on Chamberlain Field, Socially Distanced

Chancellor Steven Angle addresses graduates of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the first of four undergraduate commencement ceremonies for the Fall 2020 semester. To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, commencement was held on Chamberlain Field and split among three separate days of ceremony. For further precaution, students were also seated more than six feet apart and did not conclude graduation by tossing their caps into the air. November 19, 2020 (Photo by Dewayne Bingham)

Chancellor Steven Angle prepares to address graduates of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the first of four undergraduate commencement ceremonies for the Fall 2020 semester. To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, commencement was held on Chamberlain Field and split among three separate days of ceremony. For further precaution, students were also seated more than six feet apart and did not conclude graduation by tossing their caps into the air. November 19, 2020 (Photo by Dewayne Bingham)

UTC alumna and first-generation graduate Sheria Ogletree (center) listens to Chancellor Steven Angle’s charge to graduates in the first of four undergraduate commencement ceremonies. To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, commencement was held on Chamberlain Field and split among three separate days of ceremony. For further precaution, students were also seated more than six feet apart and did not conclude graduation by tossing their caps into the air. November 19, 2020 (Photo by Dewayne Bingham)

Greg Heath, father of newly graduated UTC almnus Claton Heath, watches the Fall 2020 commencement ceremony from outside Chamberlain Field. To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, Commencement was held on Chamberlain Field and split among three separate days of ceremony. For further precaution, students were also seated more than six feet apart and did not conclude graduation by tossing their caps into the air. November 19, 2020 (Photo by Dewayne Bingham)

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga alumna and former Asst. Photo Editor for the University Echo, Amanda Morgan Fann, photographs an unprecedented graduation ceremony at UTC. To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, commencement was held on Chamberlain Field and split among three separate days of ceremony. For further precaution, students were also seated more than six feet apart and did not conclude graduation by tossing their caps into the air. November 19, 2020 (Photo by Dewayne Bingham)

Vice Chancellor Dr. Yancy Freeman overlooks the soon to be UTC alumni during the third of five graduation ceremonies held on Chamberlain Field. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Friday, November 20, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

Newly graduated students take their first stand as University of Tennessee at Chattanooga alumni. To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, Commencement was held on Chamberlain Field and split among three separate days of ceremony. For further precaution, students were also seated more than six feet apart and did not conclude graduation by tossing their caps into the air. November 19, 2020 (Photo by Dewayne Bingham)

UTC alumna Amanda Morgan Fann poses for a photo with her mother, Teresa Fann, while a sanitary worker sprays the seats of graduates with disinfectant after Thursday’s commencement ceremony. To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, commencement was held on Chamberlain Field and split among three separate days of ceremony. For further precaution, students were also seated more than six feet apart and did not conclude graduation by tossing their caps into the air. November 19, 2020 (Photo by Dewayne Bingham)

Chad Hageman hugs his daughter Madison Hageman following the third of five graduation ceremonies on Chamberlain Field. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Thursday, November 19, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s library offers a view of the graduation ceremony on Chamberlain Field. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Thursday, November 19, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

Three UTC alumni sit in the last occupied, socially distanced row during one of the graduation ceremonies on Chamberlain Field. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Thursday, November 19, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

Dr. Dawn Ford takes a photo of the cap of a UTC alumnus while waiting in line to receive their diploma. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Thursday, November 19, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

UTC alumnus, Claton Heath (middle), glances at spectators as he gets in line to receive his diploma at one of the graduation ceremonies held on Chamberlain Field. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Thursday, November 19, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

UTC alumnus Marielle Echavez poses with her parents for a photo taken by her brother following the third of five graduation ceremonies on Chamberlain Field. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Friday, November 20, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

UTC alumni Briston Reese poses for a photo with his fraternity brothers, Hugh Jackson, Daniel Anderson, Isaac Moore and Alec Patton (left to right) after. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Thursday, November 19, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

A sign sits on top of a hill overlooking Chamberlain Field and states the closure of the area for graduation. Due to COVID-19, only graduates were allowed on Chamberlain Field for the graduation ceremonies. Friday, November 20, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

Chancellor Steven Angle overlooks the rows of soon to be UTC alumni during the third of five graduation ceremonies held on Chamberlain Field. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Friday, November 20, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)

UTC alumna Kaili Spear poses for photos taken by her mom following the third of five graduation ceremonies held on Chamberlain Field. Due to COVID-19, UTC announced five socially distanced and outdoor graduation ceremonies for the May, Summer and December 2020 graduates. Friday, November 20, 2020. (Photo by Stephanie Swart)