For many of us (most of us?), the semester is almost over. That might mean several different things for different readers. Likely among them are exams and evaluations, grading and graduation.

The late afternoon sunshine poured through the windows of Ohio State University's Longaberger Alumni House as a steady stream of doctoral students, just days away from commencement, waited in line to ...

The B&N UD Bookstore is the only approved vendor for the University of Delaware Commencement items, including official University regalia (caps, gowns, hoods, and tassel) from Oak Hall. This ...

Several USC Aiken master's degree students received the hoods for their academic regalia May 9 before commencement. "May the knowledge that you've accomplished something rare and distinguished - the ...

The faculty cap and gown closet is open for another graduation season. While students most often rent their commencement regalia through the campus bookstore, professors and other instructors are ...

IN late March and this April, graduation ceremonies highlight the end of this school year. Quite historic --- because of the impending effects of our transition to K-12 which could leave HEI’s with ...

I recently had the opportunity to join the academic processional at my friend’s graduation. What was funny about this was that although I’m a member of staff, my own PhD is still under examination, so ...

The tradition of wearing caps, gowns, and hoods as attire in formal academic processions and ceremonies extends back to practices in medieval Europe, when most scholars were affiliated with monastic ...