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Order of Exercises

School of Nursing

May 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Graduate Processional

Master of Ceremonies
Bill Nevin
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

National Anthem Alma Mater

West Virginia University Chamber Choir

Welcome

Chancellor and Executive Dean for Health Sciences
Clay Marsh

Honorary Degree Presentation 

President, West Virginia University
Michael T. Benson
to
Tom Jones

Presentation of Degree Candidates

School of Pharmacy

Dean’s Address

Dean and the Gates Wigner Endowed Chair, School of Pharmacy
William Petros

Presentation of Degree Candidates

School of Public Health

Dean’s Address

Dean, School of Public Health
Sarah C. Woodrum

Presentation of Degree Candidates

School of Dentistry

Dean’s Address

Dean, School of Dentistry
Stephen Pachuta

Presentation of Degree Candidates

School of Nursing

Dean’s Address

Dean and E. Jane Martin Endowed Professor, School of Nursing
Tara Hulsey

Pledge of Commitment to Interprofessional Practice

Associate Vice President for HSC Academic Affairs
Louise Veselicky

Presidential Address
Conferral of Degrees

President, West Virginia University
Michael T. Benson

Country Roads

Graduate Recessional