ALT Georgetown President Eduardo Peñalver speaks at a lectern. A stained glass window is visible behind him.

ALT A headshot of Alison Mackey, a woman with long red hair and glasses, against a dark background. Photo: Nicola Fearnley ARPS

ALT Two people, including Alison Mackey, stand holding a framed formal award.

ALT Alison Mackey, far left, appears in graduation regalia with her Ph.D. student, College Dean David Edelstein and Georgetown interim provost Soyica Diggs Colbert.

ALT Alison Mackey, left middle, appears with her daughter in graduation regalia. The two are flanked by Mackey's son and husband.

ALT A graphic reading "How to Put on Your Graduation Hood in Four Steps" features a graphic of a graduation hood with the text: "Step 1. Hold your hood in front of you with the v-shaped end facing you and the velvet and satin on the inside."

ALT A graphic reading "How to Put on Your Graduation Hood in Four Steps" features a graphic of a graduation hood with the text: "Step 2. Place the hood over your head with the v-shaped end in front of your neck and the u- shaped rear draped down your back. The velvet and satin side, previously hidden, should now be facing out. The hood should rest comfortably over your shoulders."

ALT A graphic reading "How to Put on Your Graduation Hood in Four Steps" features a graphic of a graduation hood with the text: "Step 3. Your hood may have a loop at the base of the v-shaped end. If so, secure the hood to a button or your gown zipper using the loop."

ALT A graphic reading "How to Put on Your Graduation Hood in Four Steps" features a graphic of a graduation hood with the text: "Step 4. Straighten out your hood. Make sure the fabric on the back of the hood starting just below the shoulders is facing out, and that the velvet lining and satin trim are visible."