Faculty are increasingly having to grapple with accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities. One recent study found that as many as 21 percent of undergraduates and 11 percent of graduate students report having a disability.
Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation
Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and
Heidi Hillman
July 21, 2025
