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Author: JEFworks

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+title: Rafael passes his PhD qualifying exam with flying colors! Congratulations Rafael!
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+<img src="/assets/news/rafael_coat_ceremony.jpg" alt="Rafael at the Graduate Coating Ceremony, which honors Ph.D. candidates who have passed their qualifying exams, transitioning from a Ph.D. student to a Ph.D. candidate" class="img-responsive">
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