University of Phoenix Celebrates Nearly 2,500 Graduates at Detroit Commencement
July 17 2024 - 5:38PM
Business Wire
Diverse achievements highlighted as graduates
prepare for high-demand careers
University of Phoenix hosted its summer 2024 commencement
ceremony in Detroit on June 29 at Huntington Place, honoring the
achievements of 2,493 graduates. About 6,500 guests attended the
ceremony, with students celebrating the milestone with family and
friends.
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A University of Phoenix graduate
celebrates during the commencement ceremony in Detroit, June 29,
2024. (Photo: Business Wire)
This year’s ceremony is significant for graduates like Lynda
Chudzinski, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a
General Management Certificate while working a full-time job and
attended the Detroit ceremony with her children. “Balancing work,
school, and family life is tough, and earning this degree has been
a journey filled with countless challenges and triumphs,” she
shares. “I could not have done it without the unwavering support of
so many incredible people. The celebration of milestones along the
way from University of Phoenix pushed me to believe in my potential
and kept me motivated even during the most challenging times. Every
late night and early morning were worth it, to show myself and my
children that with hard work and determination, anything is
possible.”
Provost and Chief Academic Officer John Woods, Ph.D., praised
the graduates for their perseverance and dedication. “We are
incredibly proud of our graduates who have demonstrated resilience,
dedication, and a commitment to their education. These individuals
have balanced multiple responsibilities and have emerged stronger,
ready to contribute to their chosen fields. Our graduates are
stepping into roles that are in high demand, particularly in
business, healthcare, education, and technology. Their achievements
are a testament to their hard work and the support of their
families, peers, and faculty.”
The College of Business and Information Technology led with the
highest number of graduates, reflecting the growing demand for
business and tech-savvy professionals. The healthcare sector sees
significant contributions from the College of Health Professions
and the College of Nursing, helping to mitigate the critical
shortage of healthcare workers. The College of Education’s
graduates will play a crucial role in addressing the national
teacher shortage.
The ceremony celebrated graduates from all seven colleges,
highlighting the university's diverse academic programs:
- College of Business and Information Technology: 1,365
registered graduates (273 associate degrees, 733 bachelor’s
degrees, 359 master’s degrees)
- College of Doctoral Studies: 72 doctoral degrees
- College of Education: 130 registered graduates (49
bachelor’s degrees, 81 master’s degrees)
- College of General Studies: 23 bachelor’s degrees
- College of Health Professions: 382 registered graduates
(1 associate degree, 235 bachelor’s degrees, 146 master’s
degrees)
- College of Nursing: 63 registered graduates (24
bachelor’s degrees, 6 doctoral degrees, 33 master’s degrees)
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences: 458
registered graduates (67 associate degrees, 247 bachelor’s degrees,
144 master’s degrees)
This year’s ceremony featured a “Celebration Runway,” designed
to help create a memorable graduation experience. The runway
featured several platforms for photo opportunities, QR codes to
help graduates quickly access alumni benefits, and a DJ playing
celebration music as students enjoyed the runway. The Celebration
Runway was designed to allow more opportunities for students to
capture their graduation experience and spend time celebrating with
friends and family.
Learn more here about commencement ceremonies at University of
Phoenix.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance
their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning,
skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students
more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while
balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit
phoenix.edu.
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