Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | Class of 2024
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Order of Exercises

Processional

National Anthem

Welcome

Louis F. Rossi, Dean of the Graduate College and
Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education

Opening Remarks

Laura Carlson, Provost

Convocation Address

Dennis Assanis, President

The Meaning of the Wearing of the Hood

Mary Martin, Associate Dean of the Graduate College and
Associate Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Brian Farkas, Dean
College of Arts & Sciences
Debra Hess Norris, interim Dean
Alfred Lerner School of Business and Economics
Oliver Yao, Dean
College of Earth, Ocean and Environment
Fabrice Veron, Dean
College of Education and Human Development
Gary Henry, Dean
College of Engineering
Levi Thompson, Dean
College of Health Sciences
William B. Farquhar, Dean
Joseph R. Biden Jr., School of Public Policy & Administration
Joseph Trainor, Dean
Graduate College
Louis F. Rossi, Dean of the Graduate College and Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education

Closing Remarks

Louis F. Rossi, Dean of the Graduate College and
Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education

UD Alma Mater

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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