Purdue’s commencement ceremonies are known far and wide as among the best and most memorable anywhere. Among universities our size, we are almost alone in providing every individual student an on-stage moment of honor. The very size and density of the Purdue approach to commencement makes our event even more incompatible with the current anti-pandemic rules. Consequently, I’m compelled to report, we will be unable to conduct our traditional in-person May commencement ceremonies.