Ahh 2020, aren't you just special?

I’ve always loved joining commencements––the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. Even if we can’t get together in person this year, Michelle and I are excited to celebrate the nationwide Class of 2020 and recognize this milestone with you and your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ngR2ykx3A2

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 5, 2020

BTS will be commencement speakers & performers in YouTube’s video graduation ceremony “Dear Class of 2020.” The festival-style lineup will feature talks + music performances. BTS & others will perform at a virtual grad night after-party. Airing June 6. https://t.co/J7kAw93Ayb

— JP🌱😊 (@agirlinthepark) May 5, 2020

The Obamas will make virtual commencement speeches as education goes digital:

• The coronavirus pandemic has prevented more than 1 billion students around the world attending schools, colleges and universities. 
• Lockdown restrictions have given rise to a boom in online learning and home-schooling. 
• But a digital divide prevents many students from poorer backgrounds accessing online learning.

"Page views to the MedRxiv site are now averaging 15 million a month, up from 1 million before the pandemic. Something significant has changed in medical research."

MORE: It's "a completely new culture of doing research" as coronavirus outbreak changes how scientists communicate.  

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