Oprah Winfrey will be everyone's graduation speaker this year, thanks to Facebook. The tech giant has announced that it will host a virtual graduation ceremony for college seniors unable to partake in a traditional ceremony due to coronavirus.
The tech giant on Tuesday announced that it will host a virtual graduation ceremony for college seniors unable to partake in a traditional ceremony due to coronavirus.On May 15, starting at 11 a.m. ET, Facebook will begin a multi-hour streaming event on Facebook Watch called"#Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020."43 states have ordered or recommended that schools don't reopen this academic yearWinfrey is no stranger to commencements.
Read MoreMiley Cyrus is the special musical guest for the event.Facebook is also providing tools for graduates to host their own virtual graduation ceremony and parties. The company is adding special features such as a virtual graduation hub, custom filters and celebrations enabled by Messenger Rooms.Forty-three states and Washington DC have issued orders that will keep students at home for the academic year, and many schools have turned to remote learning.
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