Graduation…Commencement…Which is it?!

Melissa W.
The ceremonies are over, dorms are empty, and campuses are quiet. The Class of 2022 is now off to accomplish bigger and better things! But, the fun and excitement leading up to and surrounding graduation day is still felt…wait…or is it ‘commencement’? Hm. The two terms tend to go hand-in-hand each spring, but which term is correct? Do they mean two different things?

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Collegiate Levels: Ph.D

Melissa W.
Have you ever wondered why people who have reached the Ph.D level of education go by the title of “doctor”? With many educational traditions, it points back to Latin roots. Doctor/doctorate means "teacher" or "to teach" in Latin. In other words, they’ve worked long and hard to earn that prestigious title and you better believe they’re going to use it!

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