The Doctoral Program Fall 2026 Recognition Ceremony celebrates all doctoral candidates who are graduating from the late Summer/Fall semesters. The celebration is for students, their family and friends, faculty, and staff. During the ceremony, students will receive an engraved medallion to wear at the Commencement Ceremony while a member of the Doctoral Program team reads remarks provided by the student's Dissertation Committee Chair about the student's journey. There will be a time for light refreshments and photo opportunities following the ceremony.