ELPS EdD Candidacy Pinning Ceremony

The Education Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) Program invites you to join us for the EdD Candidacy Pinning Ceremony, a milestone event honoring doctoral students who have achieved candidacy.

This ceremony honors the scholarly persistence, intellectual growth, and collective community that mark this pivotal transition in the doctoral journey. The evening centers on reflection, affirmation, and readiness for dissertation work, while welcoming family, mentors, and supporters to share in the moment.

The program will include opening remarks from ELPS leadership, a formal charge to candidates, a collective candidate pledge, and the pinning of each EdD candidate by their dissertation chair or ELPS representative. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow the ceremony.

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: SOE Minor Building Auditorium

Charge to Candidates

Dr. Kofi LeNiels

Assistant Professor, Towson University

This ceremony reflects the ELPS commitment to scholarly excellence, community, and leadership preparation. We look forward to celebrating this meaningful academic milestone together.

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