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commencement ceremonies

Commencement ceremonies are formal events that celebrate graduates’ achievement of earning a degree or diploma. Typically held at the end of an academic program, these ceremonies include rituals like speeches, the reading of graduates’ names, and the official recognition of their accomplishments. Participants often wear caps and gowns as a symbol of their academic success. The event fosters a sense of pride, community, and transition, marking the graduates’ move from students to alumni. It’s a meaningful occasion that honors hard work, dedication, and the beginning of new opportunities.