College of Communication and the Arts Hosts Annual Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony  

Celebrating the 2022 College of Communication Annual Graduate Commencement

On May 19, 2022, Interim Dean Renee Robinson and the faculty of the College of Communication and the Arts gathered in the Jubilee Auditorium to celebrate 17 graduates at the College’s seventh annual Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony. The room echoed with cheers as students from each of the Center for Graduate Studies’ programs were hooded by program faculty, symbolizing the completion of their Master’s degree.

The event began with a reception hosted by the Office of the Dean for the graduates, who gathered with their fellow graduating classmates before the ceremony. Following this time of reflection and revelry, the graduates and faculty proceeded into the auditorium for the main event.

The event included student commencement speakers who were nominated by program faculty. This year’s speakers included Angelina D’Angelo from the Museum Professions program and Julia A. Mills from the Communication program. Each speaker shared inspirational anecdotes with their fellow graduates and spoke of how their new degree will define their future.

“I was so happy to celebrate with my peers as a graduate and speaker at the Communication and the Arts 2022 Commencement Ceremony,” Mills reflected. “Achieving mastery in Communication required us to develop and contribute knowledge to the field. Everyone I met during this degree program helped change my perspective or encouraged me to do more. My family also inspired my continued education with their work ethic and passion for what they do."

This was also a special occasion for the Museum Professions program, as it presented its Experiential Learning Award to Julie Golt. Golt was honored for her work at the Morris Museum, where she co-led a team in designing an exhibition from concept to final product.

“I feel honored to have been recognized for all the hard work I put into this program. I truly appreciate that my love for school and all the hard work I put into my classes, and especially the Morris Museum Exhibition was recognized,” shared Golt.

Ryan Hudes, Ph.D., associate dean, added, “The Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony is a special occasion for each of our graduates and serves as a time to recognize their academic achievements. I am thrilled to have each of the Center’s graduate programs represented at this annual event and I wish each graduate success in their future endeavors.” Following the ceremony, graduates were spotted outside, taking part of a long-standing tradition of stepping on Seton Hall’s seal after they attained their degree.

The College of Communication and the Arts currently offers graduate-level programs in Museum Professions and Communications, with the opportunity to pursue specialty areas of study, including options in Public Relations, Digital Communication/Communication Technologies, and Communication in Organizations. In addition, four dual-degree options, including three accelerated M.A./B.A. programs and a dual M.B.A./M.A. degree with the School of Diplomacy and International Relations are offered.

For more information about Graduate Studies within the College of Communication and the Arts, please contact Dr. Ryan Hudes.

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