June 2, 2006

Doctor, doctor: Farmington couple earns Ph.D.s together

A feature story profiled Ahmad and Colleen Ezzeddine, both receiving their doctorate degrees at the May 6 commencement at Wayne State University . The husband and wife team also work at the university; Colleen as an adjunct instructor in the Communications Department; and Ahmad as an assistant dean for executive and professional development in the School of Business Administration . Colleen, who earned her Ph.D. in organizational communications, said the outdoor commencement was great and that she was happy to participate in the university's first on-site graduation ceremony in nearly 80 years. Ahmad, who finished his doctorate in business and industrial engineering, remarked that they had a beautiful day. "There's a sense of accomplishment. Instead of waving at her, or her waving to me, it was nice to be right next to each other." A photo of the couple at the commencement ceremonies is included.

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