2 4 1 S T C O M M E N C E M E N T C E R E M O N Y | 5 THE GRADUATE SCHOOL CEREMONY FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 • 5 PM • THE COMPLEX ORDER OF PROGRAM PRESIDING William R. Crowe, Ph.D. OPENING OF EXERCISES Dr. Vince A. Miller PROCESSIONAL Please rise, if able, and remain standing. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Valdosta State University Chamber Singers PLEASE BE SEATED. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS William R. Crowe, Ph.D. RECOGNITION OF MACE CARRIER William R. Crowe, Ph.D. Dr. Donna Sewell GREETINGS FROM THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA BOARD OF REGENTS Regent Haynes Studstill PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Dr. Sheri R. Noviello READING OF CANDIDATES’ NAMES Dr. Vince A. Miller CONFERRAL OF DEGREES William R. Crowe, Ph.D. CLOSING REMARKS William R. Crowe, Ph.D. GRADUATE CELEBRATION
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