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University PhD Ceremony

The University PhD Recognition Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Barton Hall. At this event, we will celebrate and recognize the significant achievements of doctoral PhD, JSD, and DMA graduates from August ’23, December ’23, and expected May ’24 and August ’24. This special ceremony is for all Doctoral candidates to be individually recognized on stage and welcomed into the academy of scholars. PhD candidates and their families, friends, and faculty members are invited to attend.  A reception with light refreshments will immediately follow the ceremony.