From a medieval cleric's cloak to a signature Columbia Blue gown, the caps, hoods, and robes worn for Commencement carry ...

Academia is a notoriously accepting of eccentricities and informalities, yet I always dress professionally on campus, as do my female colleagues. In contrast, certain men in my department are famous ...

Caps, gowns, tassels and hoods are rented through your Commencement Task List in myPurdue. The tab will appear once you’ve applied to graduate, and the task list opens. All candidates who participate ...

The cheery muppet donned a tiny cap and gown to inspire students at the University of Maryland. “Life is like a movie. Write your own ending,” he said. By Isabella Kwai Mr. Mahdawi, who led ...

It’s pretty clear why preschoolers and kindergartners wear caps and gowns at their “graduation” ceremonies. Adults think it is cute to see little kids parade around like grown-ups and don’t mind ...

I recently had the opportunity to join the academic processional at my friend’s graduation. What was funny about this was that although I’m a member of staff, my own PhD is still under examination, so ...

Oxford University’s Professor Alexander Betts set a Guinness World Record at the 2026 London Marathon by completing the race in full academic dress in 2:55, surpassing the previous mark of 3:31. The ...

Academia is a notoriously accepting of eccentricities and informalities, yet I always dress professionally on campus, as do my female colleagues. In contrast, certain men in my department are famous ...