FIU Comes Up With Creative Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremony
With the pandemic putting a pause on in-person graduation ceremonies, Florida International University has a creative solution.
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With the pandemic putting a pause on in-person graduation ceremonies, Florida International University has a creative solution.
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