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The Formal Engineering research group at the School of Computer Science , the University of Auckland , New Zealand is seeking excellent candidates for its growing PhD programme.

Founded in 1883, the University of Auckland (UoA) is the country's largest university with a student population of 40,000 includes 7,000 international students representing over 120 different countries. UoA is the highest ranked New Zealand university in the main world university rankings systems, e.g., 81st in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in 2020. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, its Computer Science and Information Systems ranked 51-100 among other top universities around the world.

The university is located in the harbour city of Auckland , New Zealand's economic and cultural hub, with easy access to stunning beaches and rainforests. Auckland was ranked third out of 230 cities in the 2015 Mercer Quality of Living Survey, as well as one of the QS Best Student Cities in 2015.

The Formal Engineering group has a broad range research interests in Software Engineering (SE) related sub-disciplines, including, but not limited to: Requirement Engineering, Formal Methods, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Software Tools & Techniques, Runtime Verification & Monitoring, Software Automation, Semantic Web, Ontological Reasoning, Machine Learning, etc. For interested candidates, please refer to the information page on Doctor of Philosophy , which specifies the admission requirements, application procedures and other related matters.

A New Zealand government funding scheme enables the University of Auckland to offer PhD study to international students for the same tuition fees as New Zealand PhD students. The 2020 PhD tuition fee is NZ$7250.40 per annum (approximately US$4357.74* per annum).

*Exchange rate at 16 April 2020: NZ$1.00 = US$0.60

In addition, the UoA offers a wide range of benefits for international PhD students.

If you are a top student, the university offers a range of Doctoral Scholarships to support our PhD candidates throughout the programme, e.g.,

• University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships
• China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarships
• Other Doctoral Scholarships
• More Country-specific Scholarships

Please note that the selections of above scholarships are primarily based on academic merits, which could be very competitive.

For further information on the PhD study, such as research topics and supervision, please contact Associate Professor Jing Sun for more details.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the University's highest qualification. The degree is undertaken by research only and leads to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area.

The PhD is suitable for students who want to pursue an academic or research career, or a senior position in the public or private sector. Doctoral studies present you with the opportunity to generate new ideas that can benefit business and society. You will make a significant original contribution to knowledge and understanding in your field of study and meet recognised international standards for your work.

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• International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

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Minimum entry requirements

Must normally have completed the following in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research:

• Master’s degree with honours OR
• Bachelor’s degree with honours (equivalent to 4 years of study)

The degree must normally have been gained at the standard of first class or second class (first division) honours from this University or a recognised equivalent. The degree should include advanced learning in research, execution of a research project and a written report on the research.

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English language requirements

Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 6.5 in Writing and no band less than 6.0

All other study areas

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and no band less than 6.0

Other requirements

Acceptance is subject to the availability of staff for supervision, prior research preparation and appropriate facilities.

How to apply for the Doctor of Philosophy

• Apply online and submit all required documents at least three months prior to the intended start date
• The Graduate Research School will assess your eligibility and forward to the relevant faculty to confirm possible research areas and supervisors
• Where the faculty confirms the availability of resources, including supervision, they will request for you to complete the formal research proposal (PGR2). Your PGR2 Research Proposal, including supervisory signatures, must be submitted to your Faculty Postgraduate Office a minimum of four weeks prior to your intended start date. If you are planning to start on 1 February, submit your signed PGR2 by 15 December.
• Once the research proposal is confirmed by the faculty, it will be sent to the Graduate Research School for approval and to issue an Offer of Place

For general enquiries for the Doctor of Philosophy programme please contact [email protected] .

Preparing a PhD research proposal

Prospective PhD applicants are required to prepare a formal research proposal, specifying the field of research and a general research question you wish to investigate.

Admission to a doctoral programme

Guidelines for the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

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Information we need to assess your application

We require the following information:

• Faculty and/or field you wish to conduct your study in
• Academic transcripts
• Grading scale for postgraduate qualification
• Degree certificates (undergraduate and postgraduate)
• Title of the thesis/dissertation/research project
• 1-2 page document (maximum) outlining your proposed research project
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• If English is not your first language you need to provide evidence of English language proficiency – IELTS (Academic) test results or recognised equivalent. If your postgraduate study was completed in English within three years, this may be waived

Once the required information is received, we will forward your enquiry to the relevant faculty who will communicate to you about the outcome of your application, possible research areas and supervisors.

Requirements for specific subjects

Art & design.

We require a portfolio (between 10-15 annotated images as a pdf or PowerPoint file or a URL for a website)

Provide evidence of completing the courses Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics at postgraduate level. Course syllabus or similar is required for assessment of comparability of those courses to those taken in New Zealand

Doctoral students will attain the knowledge, values and attributes to make significant contributions to their professional communities and societies through further high-quality research, and developments.

You put together a proposal that critically reviews work done in your area of research. This requires a suitable research methodology and a timeframe for completion of the degree. You are expected to publish one or more papers for a reputed international conference in your chosen area of research.

Once you have completed your research proposal, you refine your design, collect data and conduct your research as appropriate. Data is collected and analysed and the results are published at international conferences. A journal publication is also encouraged at this point.

The first step in the final stage of the PhD is finalising the data collection and analysis. You then write your PhD thesis and submit it to the supervisor for feedback. It could take two or three drafts before the thesis is ready for submission and examination.

Skills you will develop as part of the PhD

The outcomes for graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

It is expected that graduates with a Doctor of Philosophy will have gained the necessary skills and qualifications to follow an academic or research career. Alternatively, your research topic may lead you to a position of expertise in your chosen field. The opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you gain through a PhD will be extensive, both in industry and academia.

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar .

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Sky’s the limit for Harvard-bound architecture graduate

14 May 2024

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Oscar Botha is on his way to Harvard with big dreams to improve people’s lives through architecture.

A keen eye for architectural design and a passion for making a difference in the world has earned University of Auckland graduate Oscar Botha a highly coveted spot at Harvard University.

Oscar, who graduated on 14 May with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, will head to the Harvard Graduate School of Design in the US this September to begin his postgraduate studies.

Best of all, his fees and living expenses will be paid for thanks to the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship, a highly competitive award granted to a maximum of three New Zealand students a year.

The 21-year-old applied to five universities overseas – Harvard, MIT, UC Berkely, TU Delft and the University of Melbourne. As a testament to his exceptional achievements, he was accepted into every school.

But Harvard stood out from the other universities because of its all-inclusive, multidisciplinary approach to teaching design, he says.

“Architecture has an incredible power to impact people’s lives for the better – and that’s where my passion lies. There are an important range of problems that we must deal with as architects, including sustainability and social concerns. Our role is to weave all those issues together and ultimately design spaces that have a positive impact on the world.”

Oscar’s dream is to open his own architecture firm once he completes his studies.

“I'm very driven to forge my own path in the field,” he says. “I believe you get as much out of something as you put into it.”

In 2023, he was named as a gold award winner at the Best Design Awards with fellow students James Corles and Natsune Suzuki for their innovative case study on Māori papakāinga housing . The project was supervised by Professor Anthony Hoete with consultation from the Kōkōhīnau Papakāinga Trust and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.

The aim was to create a modular housing system capable of accommodating 100 people facing hardship in the Bay of Plenty, with the goal of initiating social transformation through innovative housing design.

“One of the biggest draw factors of designing a single huge house rather than a series of detached dwellings is that when it comes to services and amenities, you can have the Rolls-Royce of kitchens, as well as the best bathrooms because you don't have to build 20 of them. If you make those feel super high level, then you can create a level playing field where it doesn't feel like you're in social housing.”

Oscar says he’s always been creatively driven and was drawn to subjects like design technology while he was at high school. His mum, who is a practicing architect, also played a role in helping to fuel his passion for the discipline.

“First and foremost, I always wanted to do something that I enjoyed. And since choosing architecture over other courses, I've never looked back. It's something that I've grown to love while studying over the last three years.”

He credits Professor Hoete, Dr Emilio Garcia and Lars von Minden for their support during his application process and says the highlight of his time at the University of Auckland was the six weeks he spent in Europe in 2023 as part of a school study tour.

“Opportunities like that have helped me to build an appreciation for the discipline and continue to spark my enthusiasm. I’m excited to be part of the global architecture community and draw inspiration from world leaders in the profession.”

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Hussein Moses | Media adviser M: 027 361 1000 E: hussein.moses@auckland.ac.nz

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Pacific’s MPAS Degree is the gateway to a rewarding PA career.

Physician Assistants (PAs) are healthcare professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician collaboration. Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum, diverse interprofessional educational experiences, integration of innovative educational modalities, advanced technical skill instruction, and specialty elective tracks. Pacific PA alumni are poised for collaborative practice with physicians and other healthcare team members.

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Elective clinical rotations and specialty tracks, advanced clinical skills and procedure training, start your path to pa practice at pacific.

The path to become a PA starts by attending and graduating from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program. The School of Health Science offers the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) to highly qualified applicants seeking to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant. Graduates from Pacific’s PA program go on to take the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certification Examination) and obtain state licensure (requirements vary by state). Join our growing alumni network who practice in 21 states nationally. Be sure to see our alumni spotlight to see and hear for yourself what makes University of the Pacific a great place to study medicine.

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The program’s clinical curriculum includes three elective rotations offering a variety of educational opportunities. Pathway tracks allow students to focus experiences to a single specialty. Remote electives facilitate knowledge of telemedicine and PA practice outside of the clinic. Varied electives strengthen knowledge deficiencies and allow for specialty exploration.

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According to US Census data (2015), over 25% of Californians speak Spanish and nearly half of the spanish-speaking population speak little to no English. Education in medical spanish meets a need in our communities. Medical Spanish is a required curriculum component integrated into the clinical skills course series. Skill reinforcement occurs through standardized patient interactions and rural clinical rotation placements. 

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• Hi-fidelity simulation provide ‘real world’ preparation
• Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) integration from anatomy through diagnostic imaging
• Hands-on skills trainers develop basic and advanced skills proficiency in low and high stakes environments

Preparation starts on day one

• Curriculum based on the PANCE topic blueprint
• Exam question format and time allotted (1min/question) equates to PANCE 
• PANCE preparatory courses provided
• Nationally standardized assessment usage
• Licensure process guidance
• Resume writing and interview skills training  

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The Clinical Lab is designed to approximate a wide variety of in-patient and surgical settings. Here, students learn to apply medicine through procedures and group instruction. 

Our high-fidelity mannequins allow students to train on high-acuity cases and transitions of care between healthcare settings.

Sterile technique is taught and practiced in the surgical area of the Clinical Lab.

The Outpatient Lab

The Outpatient Lab simulates a variety of outpatient clinical settings. In this environment, students are prepared for their first clinical exposures using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Clinical trainers and standardized patients (trained actors) enhance the educational experience.

The Outpatient Lab, a twelve-bed outpatient suite, features twelve oversized exam rooms and a control room, perfect for group or individual instruction and examination. The exam rooms are also used as small group study spaces.

Procedures Lab

The Procedures Lab is a flexible, multi-use space, designed to change easily between didactic and clinical instruction.

As a unique addition, students are taught point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examinations throughout the curriculum using state-of-the-art equipment.

The students benefit from program investments into the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization system for anatomy and physiology education with access to two Anatomage tables. Using this technology, students have access to life-size, real-anatomy full-body human cadavers for volumetric dissection. Students can work through cases with integrated clinical content and radiology software, including medical imaging data such as CT and MRI.

Students spend the majority of their didactic year learning in the new Center for PA Education classroom, packed with all the technology needed to deliver top-tier didactic education.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Design

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The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years.

This course is also offered at overseas locations.

Urban Design focuses on the design of the spaces between buildings to create better neighbourhoods and cities.

Through a series of case studies and individual research projects, you will investigate key themes in the design and analysis of the built environment:

• Design proposals for whole urban areas and neighbourhoods
• Contemporary urban design theory
• Urban analysis
• Local and international practices
• Pacific urbanism
• Urban development processes

The traditional PhD thesis is a formal piece of advanced research, with a final examined thesis of up to 100,000 words. Your thesis serves as a contribution to the field on both a local and international level.

Programme structure

The University of Auckland PhD is a three-to-four year full-time advanced research degree.

On possible to the PhD programme, you will be enrolled provisionally. By the end of your first year, you must meet a number of goals to be confirmed into the PhD programme, including developing a full thesis proposal. After confirmation, you will continue to work on your research before submitting your thesis for examination after three years and within four years of your start date. The examination process includes an oral exam.

As part of your PhD study, you can take part in our doctoral skills programme, designed to help you achieve success in your research and develop skills for your future. We have a dedicated postgraduate careers advisor, and our library service includes specialist subject librarians to help you in your research. The central School of Graduate Studies provides dedicated support and advice for the doctoral community.

Where could this programme take you?

Our PhD graduates are successful in a wide range of fields and careers, as well as the traditional academic research career path. The PhD gives you extensive specialist and transferable skills, which are sought after in many sectors, including industry and government, and can even help you to develop entrepreneurship skills to run your own startup.

Entry criteria

Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours

Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
• Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21
• Paper-based TOEFL - Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21
• C1 Advanced (previously - Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
• C2 Proficiency (previously - Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
• University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) - Grade of B-
• University of Auckland English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) - Grade of B-
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 85
• Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE III with a pass in all 4 components
• LanguageCert - International ESOL - C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill OR C2 Mastery with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
• AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam - Overall score of 70% with no section below 65%
• English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment - Assessment Level 3 overall and no skill below Level 2

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AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas universities eliminated or changed hundreds of jobs in recent months in response to one of the nation's most sweeping bans on diversity programs on college campuses, school officials told lawmakers Tuesday.

In the fullest public accounting of the new Texas law to date, the head of the University of Texas system announced that its nine academic and five health campuses alone had cut 300 full- and part-time positions. Those campuses combined also did away with more than 600 programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion training.

"You may not like the law, but it is the law,” University of Texas Systems Chancellor James Milliken said.

Milliken was one of several chancellors who GOP state senators called to the Texas Capitol to testify on how campuses are complying with the law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott last year. Texas is among about one-third of states across the nation that have taken steps to limit or prohibit DEI initiatives and practices.

Republican state Sen. Brandon Creighton, in a letter to chancellors in March, said he was concerned that some campuses were trying to skirt the law or find loopholes, such as renaming employing titles or campus offices.

“This letter should serve as a notice that this practice is unacceptable,” Creighton wrote in the letter.

Republican lawmakers in about two dozen states have filed bills seeking to restrict DEI initiatives this year, according to an Associated Press analysis using the legislation-tracking software Plural. Meanwhile, Democrats have sponsored measures supporting DEI in at least 20 states.

Last month, the flagship University of Texas campus in Austin — one of the largest campuses in the U.S. — announced the closure of the school's Division of Campus and Community Engagement and the elimination of jobs in order to comply with the ban.

Earlier this year, the University of Florida announced more than a dozen terminations in response to a similar state ban.

Texas A & M University System Chancellor John Sharp told lawmakers the legislation “makes it crystal clear” that “if you tread back into the bad waters, something bad is going to happen to you.”

On Monday, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees approved diverting $2.3 million of state funds for advancing diversity to instead serve public safety and policing. The move comes as North Carolina’s public university system will consider changing its diversity policy before the legislature steps in.

In Oklahoma, the head of the University of Oklahoma’s Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center announced earlier this month that he was forced to terminate its National Education for Women Leadership program because of an anti-DEI executive order signed by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt last year. The program trained more than 650 women from dozens of colleges and universities across the country over the past 20 years.

“As one of only a handful of women to have held leadership positions in the Legislature since statehood, I believe this program’s elimination is a terrible loss,” said Democratic Oklahoma state Sen. Kay Floyd in a statement.

Associated Press writer Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City contributed to this report.

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Half-time graduate assistantship require that the student work 20 hours per week. Assistantships are considered half-time employment and the student is responsible for the hours of work and for the work output. A graduate assistant does not accrue annual leave. Each M.S.-thesis option student who is on a half-time graduate assistantship is required to register for 12 credit hours each regular semester and 6 credit hours for each summer session (with 2 summer sessions per summer). Ph.D. students who are on half-time graduate assistantships are required to register for 12 hours in each regular semester and 3 hours in each summer session. A graduate assistant is expected to remain free from other employment.

The assistantship stipends follow University guidelines and are subject to change each year. Students must maintain a B average or better and perform assigned duties in a satisfactory manner to retain a graduate assistantship. Performance is reviewed each semester.

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The 100% online PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy (60 credits) is specially designed for people looking to expand their hearts and minds while developing skills to meet the challenges of 21st Century life. Research and study in counseling theories and practice are integrated with theological inquiry in this vibrant doctoral program.  

You may also be interested in: Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy .

Program Details

• Note: Internship placements will be in-person at a location near you.
• Additional credits required until the completion of dissertation; additional credits may also be required if interested in pursuing state license)
• Enrolling New Students: August
• $28,800 total in tuition & fees for the full 60-credit program (2023-2024)
• Financial Aid: Explore our federal financial aid options that may be available to you.

100% Online. Flexible. Affordable.

• Integration of Psychology & Christianity : Students assess individuals, couples, families, and congregations from an integrated point of view, incorporating theological issues with Marriage and Family systems theory and pertinent psychological perspectives in pastoral or clinical settings.
• Broad Audience : Students demonstrate advanced counseling skills appropriate to meet the needs of individuals, couples, families, and congregations seeking mental health services and programs.
• Self-Reflection : Students practice in-depth self-reflection to enhance their ongoing personal and professional development.
• Significant Research Project: Students create and present a significant research project resulting in a dissertation that contributes to the field of marriage and family therapy.
• Enrichment Programs : Students create and deliver integrated psychological and spiritual enrichment programs.  Examples of previous enrichment programs created by Eastern doctoral students include workshops for individuals, couples, and families, as well as seminars offered on special topics in a clinical or church setting.

Brooke Wheeler, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy ’25

Our Mission

The PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy trains students in professional mental health and pastoral counseling fields to be skilled scholar/practitioners in marriage and family therapy who apply their minds and hearts to promoting processes of change and growth in individuals, couples, families, and communities. This scholar/practitioner research program prepares students for leadership roles in academia, research, behavioral healthcare, and pastoral care.

State Authorizations

Please check the  State Authorizations page  to determine if Eastern University’s program fulfills your state credentialing requirements. Students who seek similar credentialing in states other than Pennsylvania are advised to contact the appropriate credentialing agency within their home state to seek information and additional guidance about credentialing in your state of residence. Additional state or local requirements may exist for field placements or practica in this state. Out-of-state student placements/practica cannot be guaranteed by the program or the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Students are responsible for following all state and local requirements and regulations for their field placement/practica coursework.

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University apologizes after names horribly mispronounced at graduation ceremony. Here's its explanation.

By Caitlin O'Kane

May 10, 2024 / 2:39 PM EDT / CBS News

May V. Lee Zubeth Brotoski. Syer Ovoon Jean June Breenun. Victoria Lee Zubithruss. These are the names announced at the Thomas Jefferson University graduation ceremony – except the graduates were really named Maeve Elizabeth Brostoski, Sarah Virginia Brennan and Victoria Elizabeth Bruce.

At the university's commencement ceremony for nursing students in Philadelphia on Thursday, the person tasked with calling out graduates' names botched several of them – even ones as simple as Thomas.

Video taken by @colleenb415 and shared on TikTok racked up nearly 8 million views and 16,000 comments on the platform in less than a day. It was shared by others across social media platforms and went massively viral. 

The people who recorded the original video couldn't help but laugh, astonished at the horrible mispronunciations. "Milena Zabeth Cop," the woman reads for Molly Elizabeth Camp.

"Tamome," she says, before the graduate says his name is Thomas. She corrects herself and says Thomas, but doesn't even attempt to read his last name, Canevari. 

Thomas Jefferson University apologized for the mispronunciations of several of the graduates' names.

"This ceremony is a celebration of the significant achievements of our students, and each graduate deserves to have their name honored correctly on this pivotal day," the university said in a statement to CBS News. 

Many people on social media speculated that the woman was reading the phonetic spellings of the names and didn't have the full names written out in their normal spellings. Others had a more cynical explanation – perhaps the woman's name was mispronounced her whole life, and this was her vendetta.

The university confirmed the former to be true.

"The mispronunciations occurred due to the way phonetic spellings were presented on the speaker's cards, which was noted when the presenter apologized during the ceremony," the university said in a statement. "This unfortunate error does not reflect the immense respect we have for our graduates and the value we place on their hard-earned accomplishments."

The school said they "are deeply sorry for any disappointment this may have caused."

Many of the graduates in the video appear to take the botched names in stride – some giggled as they approached to take their diplomas, while others just looked confused. 

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," CBS News' streaming show that focuses on good news.

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University of nevada, reno to confer more than 3,000 degrees during may 2024 commencement, five in-person ceremonies held thursday through saturday, may 16-18, on the university quad.

The University of Nevada will confer more than 3,000 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies on the University’s historic Quad. The University will hold five in-person ceremonies from Thursday through Saturday, May 16-18, to confer 3,027 degrees, including 2,340 bachelor’s degrees and 687 advanced degrees (master’s and doctoral degrees).

Learn more below about what you need to know to attend the ceremonies.

Five ceremonies

The University will offer five separate ceremonies to accommodate graduates and their families. Processional times are as follows:

• 9 a.m. ceremony:  College of Science and School of Social Work
• 3 p.m. ceremony:  College of Liberal Arts, Orvis School of Nursing and Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism
• 9 a.m. ceremony:  College of Business
• 3 p.m. ceremony:  College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources and College of Engineering
• 9 a.m. ceremony:  College of Education and Human Development, School of Medicine (Speech Pathology) and School of Public Health

Graduates are asked to park in either the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex or the West Stadium Parking Complex in an effort to provide close parking for family and friends attending the Commencement.

Event parking will be available in the Gateway Parking Complex (limited parking), the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex and the West Stadium Parking Complex. Parking permits are not required during commencement. A shuttle service will be available between the West Stadium Complex and the Quad. Shuttles will begin running two hours before the start of each ceremony and for two hours after the ceremony ends. There is no shuttle service from the Whalen Complex or the Gateway Complex.

Limited mobility and ADA parking will be available on level 4 of the Gateway Parking Complex, providing close access to the pedestrian bridge. Additionally, there is a designated drop-off area for limited mobility guests near Morrill Hall, on the south side of the Quad.

For further questions, see Parking Services or review the commencement parking map.

Guest seating

Tickets are not required and seating is on a first come, first served basis and generally fills up quickly. All seating will open 90 minutes before the start of each ceremony. Tickets are not required to attend the ceremonies and there is no limit to the number of guests who can attend. One person must always remain with any saved seats. Seats cannot be reserved between ceremonies and any unattended taping off of chairs will be removed.

Prohibited items

Coolers, containers, signage of any kind, balloons, packages (i.e. gifts and boxes), large umbrellas, tobacco products, alcohol, weapons, fireworks and noisemakers.

Inclement weather

In case of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to Lawlor Event Center. The University website will be updated with any changes.

Graduation attire

Graduates who still need a cap and gown should visit the Nevada Wolf Shop in the Joe Crowley Student Union. The Wolf Shop also will be open before every commencement ceremony.

Livestream and photography

For those not able to attend the ceremony, a livestream of the event will be available once the ceremony begins on the University's livestream webpage .

Photos of the graduates crossing the stage, as well as individual portraits on multiple backgrounds, will be available for purchase from Pro Pics following the ceremony. To receive your proofs, please visit propics.com/unr to fill out your contact information before the ceremony. There is no cost to have your photo taken and no obligation to purchase.

Join us on social

University graduates and their families are encouraged to join the commencement conversation online by using the hashtags #NVGrad2024, #GradsOfThePack and #PackPride. 

Find out more about the  University of Nevada, Reno’s 2024 Spring Commencement .

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