Nowadays, with many more people pursuing higher education, having to wear a cap, gown and hood can be seen as a drag — especially at a ceremony that’s often outdoors in hot weather. But the uniform ...

The hood of the gown had no academic significance, but rather, was used to cover the head during cold weather Photo: The Standard Last week saw students graduate from Kenyatta and Mt Kenya ...

Concordia's academic regalia includes a gown and a hood. Mortarboards (graduation caps) are not a part of Concordia's tradition, however they are available to purchase as a souvenir. Academic regalia ...