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The college will also provide a live feed to facebook, enabling family and friends to watch and comment over social media.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Commencement speakers will include President William J. Brennan, Ph.D.; Earle A. Cianchette \u201977, Chair of the Board of Trustees; alumni, faculty, and students. Acting Provost and Academic Dean Capt. Mark Cote \u201983 will preside over the event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis significant milestone for our seniors is the most important event of the year,\u201d said President Brennan. \u201cThough we can\u2019t gather together, I am delighted we can celebrate the Class of 2020\u2019s years of hard work, their academic achievements, and their perseverance through present challenges with a joyful community send-off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Maine Maritime Academy is a co-educational, public college on the coast of Maine offering\u00a0 programs of study in engineering, management, science, and transportation. 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