Congratulations 2014 Graduates!

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Congratulations to all members of the Class of 2014. This spring, GW English graduated 5 Ph.D. students, 5 M.A. students, and 84 B.A. students. We are proud of all of your hard work and your many accomplishments!

Ph.D. students were “hooded” at a ceremony in the Smith Center on Thursday evening. The dark blue color on the hood signifies the doctorate. The pocket in the hood is good for cell phones, lipsticks, and keys.
Although it rained on the Graduate Celebration on Friday, the weather did not dampen the spirits of M.A. recipients Lubaaba Al Azami or Elisa Valero, who braved the downpour for their CCAS medallions! Lubaaba now goes on to Ph.D. work in England.
M.A. recipients Lubaaba Al Azami and Elisa Valero.

Finally, on Saturday we honored our graduating seniors of the Class of 2014. Students, their professors, and their families mingled at Saturday’s departmental party. After, students and faculty made their way to the Smith Center for the official Celebration, which included an address by CCAS Dean Ben Vinson, III.

Prof. Wald welcomes graduates and their families.

This year’s recipients of English honors and special awards.
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