commencement exercises
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
During Cal Poly’s virtual commencement exercises last June, Madden received an honorary doctor of science degree.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2021
He put on a cap and gown and marched in college commencement exercises.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2021
Bowdoin College and the University of Maine Law School are holding commencement exercises.
From Seattle Times • May 26, 2018
On this date in 1901, the first commencement exercises were held at Northern Arizona Normal School with class of four graduates.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2017
The degree of A. M. was given Mrs. Jennie Fowler Willing, of Chicago, who preached the baccalaureate sermon at the unique commencement exercises.
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady