(Leavenworth, Kan.) – In the lead up to its May 6 Commencement Ceremony, the University of »¨½·Ö±²¥ will recognize the class of 2023 during a Convocation Honors and Hooding Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on April 26 in Annunciation Chapel on the university’s main campus in Leavenworth – 4100 South 4th Street.
»¨½·Ö±²¥ is one of the few universities in the U.S. continuing the time-honored tradition of hooding its undergraduates. The hoods are worn over the graduation robes and denote a student’s academic discipline.
USM will also recognize academic honors and achievements, including the Chase Student Award in Biology, Business Student of the Year, Mother Mary Ancilla Award, All-University Honors, and the Sullivan Award for Teaching Excellence and University Leadership and Service.
Tickets are not required for the Convocation Honors and Hooding Ceremony. The event will be broadcasted through USM’s YouTube channel:
Visit stmary.edu/graduation for more information on the Convocation Honors and Hooding Ceremony.
The »¨½·Ö±²¥ is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of »¨½·Ö±²¥ main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM’s Overland Park Campus at 4500 College Boulevard offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.