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The True Grit statue was unveiled in 1987. The sculptor was an alumna -- Paulette Raye '87, philosophy. Raye graduated summa cum laude from UMBC, and her statue has taken on its own cap and gown for every university commencement.

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COMMENTS (3)



Sandra C.

# #the #thatCommencement is special with True Grit! Graduates love to take photos with the statue on that day!

Sandra C.

# #the #thatCommencement is special with True Grit! Graduates love to take photos with the statue on that day!

Meredith P.

I love this tradition! It wouldn't feel like commencement without it.