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Barry Wade passes candidacy exam

May 31, 2024

Barry Wade passes candidacy exam

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Congratulations to Rachel Barry Wade for passing her PhD candidacy exam. Barry Wade is set to receive her PhD in May 2025.

Graduate students take candidacy exams when they are in the process of finishing all required coursework for the PhD program. These exams are partially written and partially oral. When both portions are successfully completed, students advance to candidacy.