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We are excited to share the photo gallery from this past weekend's hooding ceremonies! Access them at duke.is/HoodingPhotos26. No payment is needed to download; simply right-click the image you wish to save. Thank you to our friends at HuthPhoto for these fantastic images!

Visit the Levine Science Research Center room D106 on Monday to hear Dr. Majumdar speak on the endless possibilities of international students in global careers. For more info and to register, visit buff.ly/fUK9jVH.

Today 466 doctoral graduates joined a century of Duke scholars now 16,690 strong! Here's a sneak peak at some photos from this morning's ceremony. buff.ly/lsA1Irz

It's a beautiful day to celebrate 100 years at Duke Graduate School with 466 new Ph.D.s! Visit buff.ly/6a7D4f1 for today's digital program and live streams of the ceremonies.

Happy summer, Blue Devils! Classes might be over, but we've still got professional development events in store for you. For more info and to register, visit buff.ly/ZhwVhF4.

The 2026 Dean's Award for Inclusive Excellence in Graduate Education went to the Bridge-to-the-Ph.D. Fellowship Program, Dept. of Classical Studies. DGS Josh Sosin, Ph.D., and Fellowship Advisor Lauren Ginsberg, Ph.D., accepted the award. Read more at buff.ly/vA0I5cW.

Michael Sindoni, Ph.D. candidate in neurobiology, is one of two recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching. To learn more about Sindoni, read his profile at buff.ly/vLzO8k0.

You're almost to the finish line! Stop by a professional development event on your way out? For more info and to register, visit gradschool.duke.edu/profdevevents.

Claire Rostov, Ph.D. candidate in religious studies, is one of two recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching. To learn more about Rostov, read her profile at buff.ly/61iigyD.

Caroline Shearer, Ph.D. candidate in the University Program in Ecology, is one of three student recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Mentoring. To learn more about Shearer, read her profile at buff.ly/wAPTbTj.

Paul McKee, Ph.D. Candidate in psychology & neuroscience, is one of three student recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Mentoring. To learn more about McKee, read his profile at buff.ly/NN81a0x.

Lindsey Chew, M.D./Ph.D. Candidate in Ophthalmology/Cell and Molecular Biology, is one of three student recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Mentoring. To learn more about Chew, read her profile at buff.ly/FCRw4gu.

For more information and to register for this week's event, visit gradschool.duke.edu/profdevevents.

Stephen Vaisey, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Political Science, is one of four faculty recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Mentoring. To learn more about Dr. Vaisey, read his profile at buff.ly/PY01HwI.

Dalia Patiño-Echeverri, Ph.D., Gendell Family Associate Professor of Energy Systems and Public Policy, is one of four faculty recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Mentoring. To learn more about Dr. Patiño-Echeverri, read her profile at buff.ly/8M0giMW.

The Advance HE Fellowship is a professional credential recognized in many countries where English is the language of instruction. Join our info session to learn about a summer writing group designed to help you through applying. Learn more and register at buff.ly/zeEw7ub.

Brandon Knettel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing and Global Health, is one of four faculty recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Mentoring. To learn more about Dr. Knettel, read his profile at buff.ly/EKXSs6p.

Jean-Philippe Gibert, Ph.D., the Joanne W. Markman and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Associate Professor of Biology, is one of four faculty recipients of the 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Mentoring. To read more about Dr. Gibert, visit buff.ly/k3618Ii.

As we head toward final exams, professional development events will slow down, but never fear! We are here while you are. To learn more and register for events, visit gradschool.duke.edu/profdevevents.

Suzanne Barbour (@DukeGradSchool) was recently elected ASBMB secretary & honored with the ASBMB Sustained Leadership Award for her outstanding leadership & mentorship. ⏯️ Watch her #ASBMB26 talk on building the next generation of molecular bioscientists: youtu.be/g3uEd52VEZc.