UMBC Celebrates New Doctoral Candidates CBEE Students Recognized at Candidacy Ceremony

Several CBEE students were recognized as new Doctoral Candidates at UMBC's annual Candidacy Ceremony and Luncheon on September 18, 2026.

President Valerie Shears Ashby, Provost Manfred H.M. van Dulmen, and Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Christa J. Porter presided over the celebration, joined by CBEE faculty who came to support their students. Congratulations to all on reaching this exciting milestone in your doctoral journey!

New CBEE Doctoral Candidates: 

CBEE new Doctoral Candidates and faculty and the 2026 Candidacy Ceremony and LuncheonPictured from left to right: Amir Babaei Gharehbagh, Sahar Souizi, Lee Blaney, Kehinde Bosikun, David Ugwuanyi, Tyler Josephson, John Biffl, and Doug Frey

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