Oloo Aringo was a master of weird platitudes. In 1988, then an assistant minister for Education, he joined a graduation ceremony at University of Nairobi presided over by President Daniel arap Moi and ...

For most formal events and ceremonies, men typically wear a suit and tie, and ladies wear a nice dress or gown. So why do people wear long black robes and mortarboard hats for graduation ceremonies?

The faculty cap and gown closet is open for another graduation season. While students most often rent their commencement regalia through the campus bookstore, professors and other instructors are ...

The hood of the gown had no academic significance, but rather, was used to cover the head during cold weather Photo: The Standard Last week saw students graduate from Kenyatta and Mt Kenya ...

High school students in Durango must meet several requirements to graduate and participate in commencement ceremonies. Those include meeting academic benchmarks, completing required coursework and ...