The name comes from the resemblance the caps have to the tool masons use to hold mortar ... The governing board and president of the universities also wear doctoral degree gowns.

Take a look at each and then take the poll below to determine which grad created the best mortar board. Which piece of cap-and-gown art is your favorite?(trends) Don't forget to see Sunday's Star ...

the gown originated as a form of academic dress at medieval universities. The mortar board has been in use since the 15th century and traditionally was recognized as part of the official dress of ...

The UW Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board was chartered in 1933. UW chapter members participate in many projects and activities throughout the year, both on the UW campus and in the Laramie ...

Members of the Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board selected professors who have positively influenced their lives at UW. These professors go beyond normal classroom expectations to help their ...

walking down the aisle - in slow motion] [Close up of student in cap and gown smiling to the camera - in slow motion] [Close up of decorated mortar board displaying text "Look Mom I passed" - in slow ...

CLINTON, Mississippi -- Mississippi College recently inducted 50 students into the Mortar Board Cap and Gown Society for 2012-2013. The Mortar Board Cap and Gown Society spotlights college seniors for ...

Mortar Board recognizes prof with surprise ceremony By MOLLIE BERG November 28, 2012 in News in News ...

Ede & Ravenscroft returns a £3m profit after a run of annual losses Sales at the King’s gown maker have surged ... The sale and hire of mortar boards and robes for graduations, as well as ...

The New England region, home to UNE, is spectacular in spring and we figured that, after a Friday-morning appearance in the mortar board and gown, we could make a weekend of it and explore ...

On Jade’s mortar board, painted artfully ... at about the time the students receive their caps and gowns. That’s when, according to LeMay, “We have the conversation about being respectful ...