Nathan Beals graduates from University of Utah

The University of Utah wishes to congratulate Nathan Beals of Tempe, AZ, who was among the 8,442 graduates honored during the 152nd general commencement ceremony on May 6, 2021.

Beals' degree is listed as:

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts

• Major: Film and Media Arts

• Major code description: Film and Media Arts BA

The remarkably resilient Class of 2021 includes students who graduated during the summer of 2020, the fall of 2020, and the spring of 2021-completing their degrees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Our graduates distinguished themselves by completing their degrees in incredibly difficult circumstances," said Michael L. Good, interim president. "We celebrate their achievements and are excited to see what they accomplish in the next phase of their lives. We are confident they have the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel and contribute to making our world a better place."

Students in the Class of 2021 ranged in age from 18 to 86 and earned 9,035 degrees. Graduates represented 53 U.S. states and territories, and 66 foreign countries.