Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | Class of 2026
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Order of Exercises

Processional

National Anthem

Performed by Allison Vinis, Master of Music Student

Welcome

Kami Silk, Vice Provost and Dean for the Graduate College

Opening Remarks

William B. Farquhar, Interim Provost

Convocation Address

Laura Carlson, President

Candidates called to stage by college

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jake Bowman, Associate Dean of Research
College of Arts & Sciences
Caleb Everett, Dean
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics
Oliver Yao, Dean
College of Earth, Ocean and Environment
Tracy DeLiberty, Interim Dean
College of Education and Human Development
Rena Hallam, Dean
College of Engineering
Pamela Norris, Dean
College of Health Sciences
Jillian Trabulsi, Interim Dean
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration
Joseph Trainor, Interim Dean
Graduate College
Kami Silk, Vice Provost and Dean for the Graduate College

Closing Remarks

Kami Silk, Vice Provost and Dean for the Graduate College

UD Alma Mater

Performed by Allison Vinis, Master of Music Student

Degree Candidates

  • * Cum Laude candidate
  • ‡ Summa Cum Laude candidate
  • † Magna Cum Laude candidate
  • § Degree with Distinction candidate
  • ∞ Community Engagement Scholar
  • ⌂ U.S. Military – Active Duty, Reserve or Veteran

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