ceremonial maces

If you have ever attended a formal ceremony such as commencement or presidential installation at an academic institution, chances are you may have seen an individual carrying ceremonial maces, and they are growing in popularity as universities strive to create a classic feel for a variety of official functions.

You may not know what ceremonial maces are by the words themselves, but one look at this symbol of academic office and you will likely find yourself thinking, “Oh, that’s what those things are called.”