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Ehsan Azimi, Peter Kazanzies, and Long Qian pose on Homewood field wearing graduation regalia in front of a sign that reads Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. Azimi and Qian wear yellow robes. Kazanzides wears a brown robe.
CS's Ehsan Azimi and Long Qian with computer science advisor Professor Dr. Kazanzides during a separate PhD ceremony on May 27th.

On Thursday, May 27, 2021, Johns Hopkins University held its annual commencement at the Homewood Campus. This year’s commencement was a graduate-only, in-person ceremony, based on public health guidance and state and local regulations.

CS’s Charlotte Darby (centered) along with her computer science advisors Professors Benjamin Langmead and Michael Schatz during a separate PhD ceremony on May 27th.

The 2021 class was the largest graduating class in department history. The Department of Computer Science awarded 92 degrees to CS Majors and 33 CS Minors. Sixty-eight percent earned departmental honors.

The department conferred 52 Master of Science in engineering degrees and 25 PhD degrees.

William Cho, computer science major and senior class president, gave pre-recorded remarks at the Class of 2021 Commencement.

William Cho, computer science major and senior class president, gave pre-recorded remarks at the Class of 2021 Commencement.

“For all that we have accomplished, and all that we will, it is thanks to those who came before us and those who supported us on our journeys: faculty and staff, families and friends, and one another. As we prepare to leave this institution, I simply ask you all to never stop striving for the truth,” said Cho.