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Recognition ceremonies honoring graduating students in the Nicholas School of the Environment's undergraduate, master's and PhD programs
Student at 2023 Professional Student Recognition Ceremony

Congrats Class of 2023!

This year, Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment recognized 16 PhD and Master of Science graduates, 272 Master of Environmental Management, Master of Forestry, International Master of Environmental Policy and DEL-MEM graduates, as well as 60 undergraduates.

Check out photo & video recap

2023 NICHOLAS SCHOOL GRADUATION NEWS
2023 Undergrad award winners
May 13, 2023

High Achievers Take Home 2023 Outstanding Undergraduate Awards

Lambert Ngenzi headshot on blue pattern background
May 11, 2023

MEM Lambert Ngenzi to be Student Speaker at May 13 Graduation Recognition Ceremony

Zhen Wang
May 9, 2023

Zhen Wang to be Student Speaker at Recognition Ceremony for PhD Students

Jeb Stenhouse headshot with Grainger Hall background
March 30, 2023

EPA’s Jeb Stenhouse to Speak at 2023 Graduation Recognition Ceremony

Dalia Patiño-Echeverri
April 25, 2023

Patiño-Echeverri to Receive Inaugural Christensen Award for Mentoring Doctoral Students

Jeff Vincent
April 25, 2023

Vincent to Receive Maguire Award for Teaching and Mentoring

Virlis Fischer Award winners 2023
May 13, 2023

Seven Graduating Master's Students Share Virlis Fischer Award for Academic Achievement

2023 Graduation with Distinction graduates
May 13, 2023

20 Nicholas School Undergraduates Earn Graduation with Distinction Honors

More News >


Wednesday, May 10 - Friday, May 12, 2023


DEL Graduation Place-Based Session

Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC

Event is for DEL-MEM graduates only.

 


Thursday, May 11, 2023


iMEP Recognition & Reception

4:00 – 6:00 PM, Grainger Hall Field Auditorium and Patio

Event is for iMEP graduates and their guests only.

Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.

 


Friday, May 12, 2023


nicholas school Ph.D. Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony & reception

Recognizing September 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 Ph.D. graduates

2:30 – 4:00 PM, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd.

Reception following ceremony, weather permitting

Ceremony and reception are in-person events only, no tickets required.

Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.

Parking Information

Ph.D. Student Graduation Announcement (PDF)

Program for Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony

 

Duke’s Baccalaureate Services

Friday, May 12, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM, Duke Chapel and Page Auditorium

Regalia required (no hoods). Students line-up 30 minutes in advance of service.

More information

 


Saturday, May 13, 2023


Nicholas School Professional Student Recognition Ceremony 

Recognizing September 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 MEM, MF, DEL, and iMEP graduates

9:00 AM*, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd. Regalia required.

Reception following ceremony, weather permitting

*The NSOE Professional Student Recognition Ceremony is a ticketed event for guests. Present ticket on mobile device for entry. Ticket required for admission.

The reception following the ceremony is open to all guests (no tickets required).

Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.

For May 2023, the professional student recognition ceremony, will be live-streamed and recorded. Alternative viewing/overflow seating will be available in Field Auditorium at Grainger Hall (no tickets required).

  • Parking Information
  • Professional Student Graduation Announcement (PDF)
  • Program for Professional Student Recognition Ceremony

Watch Livestream

 

PH.D. Hooding ceremonies

The Graduate School will hold two hooding ceremonies for 2022-2023 Ph.D. graduates.

  • Graduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences: 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Duke Chapel
  • Graduates in the Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering: 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Duke Chapel

Regalia required. More information

 

Nicholas school Undergraduate Recognition and diploma distribution Ceremony & reception

Recognizing September 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 NSOE undergraduate graduates

12:00 PM, Wilson Recreation Center, 330 Towerview Rd. Regalia required.

Reception following ceremony, weather permitting

Ceremony and reception are in-person events only, no tickets required.

Go Green! Help minimize waste, bring a reusable, sealed, water bottle for use on campus.

  • Parking Information
  • Undergraduate Student Graduation Announcement (PDF)
  • Program for Undergraduate Student Recognition Ceremony

 


Sunday, May 14, 2023


Duke university Commencement Ceremony

9:00 AM, Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. Regalia required.

Additional Duke commencement weekend event details at commencement.duke.edu.

 


Additional Duke University Commencement Events & Information

Duke University adheres to all university, local, and state health and safety regulations, which are subject to change on short notice.

All bags are subject to search by security personnel. Large bags are not permitted in most event spaces. Bags needed for medical or childcare reasons are subject to clearance, clear or small bags are recommended.

Additional commencement details for graduates and their guests, including University schedule of events, planning your visit, disability and access information for University Commencement events, and more available at commencement.duke.edu.
 
Visit the Duke Commencement website for information on obtaining a visitor visa for the 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

 


Parking & Transportation


FRIDAY & SATURDAY PARKING

  • Free parking for the Nicholas School events on Friday and Saturday will be at the Science Drive Garage, accessible from Cameron Boulevard/751.
  • Please plan to park well in advance of the event start time – estimate a 20-minute walk from the Science Drive Garage to the Wilson Recreation Center, where events will be held. NSOE Event directional signs and NSOE staff will be present along the walking path.
  • Download the Friday and Saturday parking map and walking directions for more details.
  • Commencement weekend is a busy weekend with multiple events happening at the same time; please be sure to look for NSOE signs, as well as to confirm the event location (Wilson Recreation Center).

Friday & Saturday Parking Map & Walking Directions (PDF)


SUNDAY PARKING

  • Detailed information regarding parking lots, shuttles and campus maps for the Duke University Commencement 2023 events on Sunday, May 14 can be found on the Duke Parking & Transportation page.

Sunday University Commencement Parking Info

 


Accommodations

For effective accommodation of visitors and students with disabilities, plans must be made well in advance of your visit. Before April 30th, please contact Cynthia Peters at petersca@duke.edu so that reasonable accommodations can be explored.

 


 

NSOE Dean taking photo of students

Information for Nicholas School Graduating Students

Visit the Nicholas School's one-stop graduation website for undergraduate, masters and PhD graduating students to find graduation checklists and information about applying to graduate, closing out your Duke accounts and more.

Nicholas Graduation Website

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