On June 6, 2020, the Class of 2020 and their families held a COVID-safe Commencement ceremony in MPA's south parking lot. Each member of the Class crossed the outdoor stage and was met with cheers and cars honking from their physically distanced audience. Charles Galicich '20, Valedictorian, and Misk Khalif '20 shared words of pride, encouragement, and inspiration for their fellow classmates. The 53 members of the MPA Class of 2020 received offers of admission from 139 four-year colleges and universities in 31 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada. They chose to attend 44 different schools in 18 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada.