On the morning of June 13, students graduating with a Ph.D. in 2025-26 gathered in Kane Hall to be celebrated by department faculty, fellow graduate students, staff, family and friends. This year, 11 students participated, and we wish them the best as they move on to new adventures.
Photo: L-R: Victoria Hones, Jovani Azpetia, Chelsea Mackey, Clara Johnson, Lauren Smith, Sameen Boparai, Gabby Gauthier, Hannah Benavidez, Kate Conroy, Caitlin Stavish and Kirstyn Smith-LeCavalier
During the ceremony, faculty advisors shared their most vivid memories of their advisees, while students recounted their adventures in graduate school and recognized those individuals who provided emotional and intellectual support during their training. Each student received their doctoral hood from their advisor, who assisted the newly minted Ph.D.s to sport their regalia for the first time.
Photo: Sheri Mizumori, Joe Sisneros, Vibh Forsythe-Cox, Lori Zoellner, Shannon Dorsey (left of stairs) backrow: Clara Johnson, Gabby Gauthier, Kate Conroy; 3rd row: Chelsea Mackey, Sameen Boparai, Hannah Benavidez, Caitlin Stavish; 2nd row: Jovani Azpeitia, Lauren Smith, Kirstyn Smith-LeCavalier; 1st row: Victoria Hones, Sapna Cheryan, Wendy Smith, Mary Larimer, and Bill George (on stairs to the right)