Spring Convocation News Today

The nine schools that make up Emory University have plans for new programs, inspiring events and more during the spring semester. Read a roundup of what’s in store.

WCBI News has learned that Mississippi University for Women may have hit the pause button on the university name change. 

Mississippi University for Women is approaching a new era in its history. At The W's Spring Convocation, President Nora Miller announced the proposed new name for the school: Mississippi Brightwell University.

University in Columbus changes name to more accurately reflect its demographics.

Last Friday, I attended the wake of Marylou Parrish, the mother of Father Bryan Parrish, who had been living with her husband at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham. She was very active in the Church and had a great devotion to the Little Flower.

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FRAMINGHAM -- The priests of the archdiocese received a refresher course in liturgical celebration during their annual Spring Convocation, which was held at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel on May 16.

St. FX University conferred two honourary degrees at its Spring Convocation Sunday.  At its morning convocation, St. FX presented a Doctor of Laws degree to former Coady Institute Director John Gaventa.  Gaventa led the institute for four years, beginning in 2011.  Gaventa, in accepting his honourary degree, acknowledged the many staff he worked…

More than 300 members of 2020 and 2021 St. FX University graduating classes are returning to campus for a special convocation ceremony this afternoon.  The University has organized the celebration for these grads who could not accept their degrees in person because of COVID-19 restrictions.  The university held virtual convocation ceremonies instead in…

Years of study come to a close for about one thousand graduating St. FX University students. Today is Spring Convocation, where the school will confer degrees and diplomas in two ceremonies. This morning's convocation is for graduates in Education, Arts, Business Administration and Music. This afternoon's convocation is for graduates…