Lincoln – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of May graduation ceremonies at the state’s four University of Nebraska system campuses, officials said.

The Lincoln campus intends to hold an online event, and the May graduates have been invited to attend commencement ceremonies.

University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates will be recognized through an online streaming commencement on May 8. The grads will be able to take part in a commencement ceremony at Baxter Arena in Omaha in December.

The Kearney campus will combine commencements for spring and summer graduates on July 31.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha plans to hold virtual ceremonies May 7 and 9. The grads will have chances to participate in the December ceremony or any future ceremony.

Peru State College intends to postpone its May commencement until Dec. 18. Wayne State and Chadron State canceled their May 9 ceremony and intends to hold them at a later date, officials said.

– Associated Press