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  • Celebrating Our Graduates at the December 2023 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

    Dec 11, 2023 12:45 pmStudent Experience
    A student shakes hands at the doctoral hooding ceremony.

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    The Doctoral Hooding Ceremony is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, passion, and resilience. Each year we're reminded again of our graduates' ingenuity and potential. No matter where your journey takes you next, you'll always be a part of the Illini family. 

    This year's Hooding Ceremony was filled with memorable moments, joyful exchanges, and celebration. We hope you enjoy these moments from before, during, and after the Ceremony. 

    Curious about the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony? Wondering about the meaning behind those awesome hoods? Want to read more about the speakers from the ceremony? Check out more about the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on our website!




    A graduate enjoys a few moments of quiet on the way into the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
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    A quiet moment in the Krannert lobby.
    A quiet moment in the lobby of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
    A student embraces their advisor after being hooded.
    A graduate embraces their mentor.
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    A student shakes hands with their advisor.
    A mentor and graduate share a moment of congratulations during the ceremony.
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    Wojtek Chodzko Zajko speaks at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
    Dean Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko speaks to the attendees.  
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    A full house at the Krannert Center as Dr. Lori T. Raetzman speaks.
    Keynote speaker Dr. Lori T. Raetzman addresses the gathered graduates.
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    Chancellor Jones speaks at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
    Chancellor Robert Jones delivers remarks. 
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    Stickers laid out on a table at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
    For students completing their journey at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, a very different kind of "PhinisheD" line.
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    A student is hooded at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
    A graduate is hooded by their advisor.
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    A student is congratulated by their mentor after being hooded.
    A grateful handshake to celebrate years of hard work and dedication.
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