Honors Convocation

糖心Vlog Convocation

糖心Vlog will host the聽57th聽annual Honors Convocation聽on聽聽Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4聽 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the University Theatre聽on the Boca Raton campus.聽

This event, which is free and open聽to the public, will be followed by a wine and delicious delights reception.

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What is Convocation?

The annual ceremony recognizes the University's most outstanding students and faculty members. Student honors include prestigious merit-based scholarships, among other academic awards. Additionally, faculty honors include researchers/scholars of the year, as well as teaching and advising awards.

Who is invited?

Everyone! Families and friends of recognized students are encouraged to attend, along with anyone from the university and community. No RSVP required.

For more information, contact聽Taina Teran-Campbell.

Parking Options

The most convenient parking option for families and friends of honorees is to leave their vehicles in聽聽LOT 1聽or聽GARAGE 2聽(MAP) at no cost. From those parking locations, walk west. You should follow the sidewalk path that passes between two lakes and goes south of the Arts and Humanities building. This will lead you to the foot of a hill. The聽University Theatre聽is at the top of the hill next to the Performing Arts building.

What to Wear

Academic regalia is appropriate for faculty members. For all others, please be sure to dress semi-formal and business appropriate (suits or evening wear).

Photography

Honors Convocation is a public event and a professional photographer will be taking photos during the ceremony.聽 The photographs that will be taken will available for download approximately two weeks after the event and will be available for 4 weeks.

Recipients of the following awards are recognized at the Honors Convocation:

  • Distinguished Teacher of the Year
  • Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Advising Awards
  • Researcher of the Year
  • Scholar of the Year
  • Distinguished Mentor of the Year (DMOY)
  • Stan and Renee Wimberly Award
  • University Scholarships
  • Hersker, Shaw, Gosser Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship
  • Alumni Degree of Difference Award
  • Undergraduate Researchers of the Year
  • Prestigious Fellowships
  • Fraternity and Sorority Scholars
  • Student-Athletes of the Year