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\"IMG_3452\"The UCF College of Sciences continued the tradition of honoring its graduates with a post-ceremony reception jointly hosted by the college and its academic departments. The reception was held in the UCF Psychology building immediately following the college\u2019s spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2016. More than 1,200 College of Sciences’ graduates walked at the morning ceremony and were invited to celebrate with the college following commencement.<\/p>\n

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Graduates brought their friends and family to meet the UCF faculty and staff who helped them throughout their academic journey. Light refreshments were served, Knightro posed with guests for photos, graduation gowns were collected,\u00a0and the College of Sciences Alumni Chapter<\/a> welcomed the graduates as new alumni.<\/p>\n

To view photos from the event click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The college’s spring 2016 Ph.D. graduates were honored at a special pre-commencement celebration.<\/p><\/div>\n

The College of Sciences also held a special pre-commencement celebration for its nineteen Ph.D. students who graduated from the college this spring. Thirteen of the Ph.D. graduates attended the celebration with their friends and family to be recognized for their great achievement. Michael Johnson, Ph.D<\/a>., Dean of the UCF College of Sciences, welcomed guests to the program in which each graduate and their advisor were recognized. Faculty, graduates and guests toasted to the achievement and future of these new alumni.<\/p>\n

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Attendees toast to the College of Sciences Ph.D. graduates.<\/p><\/div>\n

To view photos from the event click here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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