The Investiture Ceremony The Investiture Ceremony is considered among the oldest traditions in academia. It dates back to English universities and is thought to be an adaptation of the dignified ceremonies heralding knighthood. The word “investiture” comes from the Latin phrase for “dress in robe,” investitura. Today, utilized in academic circles, it denotes the ceremony accorded to recognize the individual who will don the University's insignia and regalia, figuratively and realistically leading the University forward. As such, the installation of a new President is imbued with dignity and marked by longstanding academic traditions and protocols. An academic procession signals the start of the Ceremony, with delegates from other colleges and universities and members of Texas A&M International University faculty. All will be robed in the colorful academic regalia of both their institution and, sometimes, their discipline. There will be an invocation, greetings from several University and community groups, and a presentation of the symbols of the office. This will be followed by a Presidential address, the singing of the Alma Mater, and a celebratory recessional. The investiture of a President stands as one of the most significant events in the life of a University. Since its founding in 1970 to its identity today as Texas A&M International University, this University has been guided by six presidents, each leaving an indelible mark on the history of the University and the communities it serves.
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