Celebrating Advanced Degrees at the Doctoral Hooding and Graduate Commencement

May 8, 2026 | News, UToday, Alumni, Health and Human Services, Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
By Daniel Miller



Ahmed Alotaibi receives his doctoral hood from Dr. Youssef Sari, professor and vice chair of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, during UToledo’s doctoral hooding and graduate commencement Friday, May 1, in John F. Savage Arena. Alotaibi graduated with a Ph.D. in experimental therapeutics.

Ahmed Alotaibi receives his doctoral hood from Dr. Youssef Sari, professor and vice chair of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, during UToledo’s doctoral hooding and graduate commencement Friday, May 1, in John F. Savage Arena. Alotaibi graduated with a Ph.D. in experimental therapeutics.

Lauren Kramer shakes hands with a University official after crossing the stage during the ceremony. Kramer graduated with a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Lauren Kramer shakes hands with a University official after crossing the stage during the ceremony. Kramer graduated with a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Jessica Smithers smiles brightly as she holds her diploma case high during the ceremony. She earned a Master of Social Work degree.

Jessica Smithers smiles brightly as she holds her diploma case high during the ceremony. She earned a Master of Social Work degree.

Danielle Vandevelde displays her diploma case after graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Danielle Vandevelde displays her diploma case after graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

To see the full photo galleries from The University of Toledo’s weekend commencement ceremonies, visit the 2026 Spring Commencement website.