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Sallie Mae Partners with Her Campus for Nationwide Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Class of 2020 Graduates from More Than 800 Colleges and Universities Along with Celebrities, Influencers, Leaders, Expected to Attend #ImStillGraduating
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nClass of 2020 Graduates from More Than 800 Colleges and Universities Along with Celebrities, Influencers, Leaders, Expected to Attend #ImStillGraduating Ceremony Set for May 15 at 12 p.m. ET \n\n\nSallie Mae to Award $100,000 To Help Graduates Fund Their Futures\n\n NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nSallie Mae today announced it is teaming up with Her Campus to host #ImStillGraduating, a live, virtual, mega graduation ceremony for the nation's Class of 2020 graduating seniors. Any and all students who earned their high school, college, or graduate degree this year are invited to attend this free, star-studded celebration of their accomplishments on Friday, May 15, starting at 12 p.m. ET on ImStillGraduating.com.\n\n\nAs the “Official Partner in Responsibly Funding Futures,” Sallie Mae will offer graduates the chance to fund their next step in life through the #ImStillGraduating “Funded Futures” Competition. The contest will provide four deserving graduates $25,000 each to help them take their next step after graduation, whether that be starting a business, settling into their first job, or another important milestone. Applicants will be judged on their academic and personal accomplishments, experiences facing adversity, and how they aspire to make an impact in the future. Applications are being accepted now at hercampus.com/funded-futures.\n\n\n“During these times of uncertainty, hope and positivity are what our students, families, and communities need right now,” said Donna Vieira, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Sallie Mae. “As a parent of a college senior, I’m seeing firsthand how COVID-19 has changed so much for the Class of 2020. These are our future doctors, nurses, teachers, first-responders, essential workers. While a virtual graduation ceremony won’t necessarily replace walking across that stage – which I hope they will have the opportunity to do one day – giving them the chance to celebrate all they have accomplished is the right thing to do. We are so thrilled to be a part of this momentous event!”\n\n\nThe six-hour, live-streamed event will feature a lineup of celebrities, influencers, business leaders, politicians, and thought leaders, including Liam Payne, Eva Longoria, Tamron Hall, Austin Mahone, Jesse McCartney, Rebecca Minkoff, Billie Jean King, Kenneth Cole, Alisyn Camerota, Margaret Cho,...