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