Information for news media covering 2018 Commencement


Mon, 05/07/2018

author

Erinn Barcomb-Peterson

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas invites media to cover the university’s 146th Commencement on Sunday, May 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

At that time, graduates begin the traditional “walk down the Hill” to Memorial Stadium, followed by a program and the conferral of degrees by Chancellor Douglas A. Girod. The ceremony lasts about two hours. 

Members of the news media are welcome to capture photos or video from any publicly accessible area. This year, graduates will be seated on the west side of Memorial Stadium with the platform party facing them.

News media still photographers with either their outlet’s credentials or KU credentials will be allowed in the photo pen on the Campanile plaza, as space allows, and on the football field. Because of space constraints, media members may not bring large video cameras with tripods in the photo pen. Only graduates are allowed to walk through the Campanile.

Photographers needing KU credentials may contact KU News Service at ebp@ku.edu.

Unmanned aerial systems, including drones, are prohibited anywhere near Memorial Stadium or the Campanile during the event, per Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

Nearly 2,300 parking stalls are available a short distance from Memorial Stadium. Additional details, including an inclement weather plan, are available at commencement.ku.edu.

Mon, 05/07/2018

author

Erinn Barcomb-Peterson

Media Contacts

Erinn Barcomb-Peterson

KU News Service

785-864-8858