Graduate School Commencement Order of Ceremony

266th Commencement

Processional

National Anthem

Welcome and Introductions
Lori Mann Bruce, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Remarks
Bernie Savarese, Ed.D.
UT Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research & Student Success

Keynote
Elaine Swafford, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Montessori Elementary

Presentation of Academic Deans and Graduates
Jerold Hale, Ph.D.
Provost

Conferring of Degrees
Lori Mann Bruce, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Remarks
Claire Smith
Alumni Board President

Presentation of Graduates

Alma Mater
Lookout Mountain o'er us guarding,
Ceaseless watch doth keep.
In the valley stands our college,
where the shadows creep.

Chattanooga, Chattanooga!
Loud the anthem swell.
Sing, O Sing of alma mater.
All her praises tell.