More than 6,000 degrees conferred to online students
CHICAGO--()--Kaplan University?s 2013 Summer Commencement was held today in Chicago at the historic Chicago Theatre. The ceremony celebrated the hard work, perseverance and achievements of more than 6,000 graduates who earned Associate, Bachelor and Master Degrees from Kaplan University?s Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Nursing and Public Service.
?As you continue on your life?s journey, take each step with the same motivation and enthusiasm to make a positive difference.?
Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of human rights leaders Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, delivered the keynote address at each of the two ceremonies held today, addressing more than 700 graduates in attendance and thousands more watching and celebrating via a live webcast. She called on the graduates to continue to pursue their dreams, strive for excellence, and use their education and skills to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
?Fifty years ago, my father delivered his ?I Have a Dream? speech. As you continue to fulfill your dreams, hold on to the tenacity and commitment that brought you to this defining moment. My father understood that intelligence plus character is the true goal of education. He was an educated leader with character and integrity. He was an ordinary person, who had an extraordinary impact on the world. Our world is in great need of more leaders like him and you have what the world is waiting for. I implore you to take your degrees and answer the call!? said Dr. King.
An ordained minister and attorney, Dr. King is the chief executive officer of The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also the author of the book, ?Hard Questions, Heart Answers.?
Kaplan University President Dr. Wade Dyke congratulated the graduates.
?While your individual journeys to this day and stage began on different days and stages in your lives, you have much in common, including a unifying desire to change your lives and others through the path that is education,? said Dr. Dyke. ?As you continue on your life?s journey, take each step with the same motivation and enthusiasm to make a positive difference.?
Earlier this year, some 7,000 degrees were conferred to online students at Kaplan University?s Winter Commencement in Miami, Fla.
About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahlc.org) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kaplan University serves approximately 49,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 11 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in?Maryland,?Wisconsin,?Indiana,?Missouri?and?Florida.
Kaplan University?is?part of Kaplan Higher Education Group and Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses.?Kaplan, Inc. serves approximately 67,000 students online and through approximately 70 campus-based schools across the United States. Kaplan?s higher education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree.?Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids in grades K-12. Kaplan, Inc., is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company and its largest division. For more information, visit?www.kaplanuniversity.edu.
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