Doctorate graduation ceremony 2017 (25 September 2017)

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On 25 September, the 2017 doctorate graduation ceremony took place at the Clock Tower Centennial Hall with President Juichi Yamagiwa and other University officials -- including executive vice-presidents, vice-presidents, and deans -- in attendance.

A total of 222 students took part in the ceremony, of whom 60 earned their doctoral degrees on 23 May (52 by coursework and 8 by thesis), 53 on 24 July (46 by coursework and 7 by thesis), and 109 on 25 September (104 by coursework and 5 by thesis).

The class of 2017 also included one Program for Leading Graduate Schools graduate.

President Yamagiwa delivered a ceremonial address after presenting a diploma to the student representative.

Speech by President Juichi Yamagiwa

2017 Doctoral Graduation Ceremony Remarks (25 September 2017) ​