First-year dentistry and pharmacy students welcomed with White Coat ceremonies
First-year students from the College of Pharmacy and the Bitonte College of Dentistry enjoyed a major milestone in their health professions education on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
Both incoming classes took part in White Coat ceremonies, during which they received their white coats as friends and family looked on from inside the NEW Center Ballroom.
The White Coat is more than an article of clothing or part of a uniform – it symbolizes the students’ commitment to professionalism and lifelong learning.
Click below for coverage and photos of each College’s ceremony: