For many of us (most of us?), the semester is almost over. That might mean several different things for different readers. Likely among them are exams and evaluations, grading and graduation.

(Academic regalia dates back to the Middle Ages and has evolved as ceremonial garments that symbolize level of degree, academic field and institution.) (We asked UNG faculty: What's special about your ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This academic regalia (the set ...

Today, I received my doctoral robe from my advisor, Richard Murnane, and tomorrow I’ll receive my diploma. I am now fully qualified to give advice about doctoral studies in education. Here’s the ...

Staggs planned to attend commencement, even if she was "wheeled across the stage." Instead, she was unable to leave her ...

Regalia is just another term for traditional or special clothing worn during ceremonies. When I think of regalia, I envision Mia Thermopolis in “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,” holding the ...

It’s the time of year where students of all kinds — high school, college, graduate school, etc. — are graduating. And everyone, except for doctoral students, has to wear the mortarboard. Which is, ...

I recently had the opportunity to join the academic processional at my friend’s graduation. What was funny about this was that although I’m a member of staff, my own PhD is still under examination, so ...

YPSILANTI -- Nike's Pro TurboSpeed collection of uniforms, worn by Olympians in the 2012 Summer Games, made headlines because they were fashioned from recycled plastic bottles. Commencement gowns may ...