The coronavirus outbreak has prompted Westminster College to postpone its 166th commencement ceremony scheduled for May 9.

While a new date has not yet been set, Westminster College President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson said a formal commencement celebration would take place.

  “We did not arrive at this decision lightly,” said Richardson. “We are saddened, but we are also committed to keeping our students, their families, and Westminster’s employees safe.”