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Cincinnati Campus celebrates commencement

The Cincinnati Campus held its 2011 commencement ceremony on May 1. Keynote speakers Michael White and Michael Sullivan shared inspirational messages with 258 graduating students (including nine staff members), who walked across the stage to the cheers of family and friends.

Newest members of Delta Mu Delta, Louisville.

Louisville Campus welcomes inductees into business honor society

On May 14, the Louisville Campus inducted 10 students into the Louisville chapter of Delta Mu Delta business honor society. Eight of the honorees and 50 guests attended the induction ceremony. Dr. Brenda Harper, vice president of Delta Mu Delta, took the opportunity to also induct two honorary members for their service to the chapter.

Indianapolis Campus awards Teaching It Forward scholarship

University of Phoenix has partnered with the Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year program again this year. Each state’s Teacher of the Year nominee proved to be an outstanding educator. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) recognized them in late January. Now, it’s their turn to “teach forward” their award to another deserving individual. Through the Teaching It Forward scholarship program, each of these exceptional educators has the opportunity to nominate someone from their community for a full-tuition scholarship to University of Phoenix. Indiana Teacher of the Year Stacy M. McCormack selected Elkhart, Indiana, resident Matt Glynn to receive the Teaching It Forward scholarship. The Indianapolis Campus held a dinner on May 6 to recognize Glynn, who will be pursuing his master’s degree in Teacher Leadership.

Taking up one of six flagship sponsorships for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, the New Mexico Campus formed team University of Phoenix to join a march held on May 1 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Meanwhile, staff and alumni from the Columbus Campus joined in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Columbus, Ohio, on May 14.

Indianapolis Campus celebrates commencement

The Indianapolis Campus held its commencement ceremony at the Indianapolis Convention Center on June 4. More than 300 graduates walked and Dr. Kent Keith, CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, presented the keynote address. The Greenleaf Center promotes awareness, understanding and practice of servant leadership by individuals and organizations. The Indianapolis Campus hopes to partner with Dr. Keith to develop curriculum, and representatives of the campus took the opportunity to present him with a $5,000 donation check.

Little Rock staff and students enjoy a trivial pursuit

Participants at the Little Rock Campus tested their wit and trivia knowledge during the 2011 Pulaski County Trivia Challenge. A team representing the campus competed in the Challenge on April 21, with plenty of fans on hand to root them on.

Kansas City Campus supports the Grandview Book Drive

The Kansas City Campus donated 601 books and additional school supplies throughout May and June during the Grandview Assistance Program’s book drive. The Grandview Assistance Program (GAP) provides emergency assistance for basic needs such as rent, utility payments and food. Additionally, funds from the book drive will help purchase school supplies at the beginning of the school year and help fund a Christmas store during the holiday season. GAP serves individuals and families in Grandview, Missouri, and the Grandview C4 school district.

Kansas City Campus christens five new doctors

The class of 2011 celebrated commencement at the Kansas City Campus. Among the 289 graduates, five students received their doctoral degrees during the ceremony on May 7, including Dr. Stacy Yeager, Dr. Debra Declue, Dr. Frances Johnson, Dr. Timothy Cash and Dr. Etta Gray.

Eight volunteers from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Campus joined many others to help in the relief effort following a devastating tornado that occurred on May 22 in North Minneapolis. The twister tragically killed one resident, injured dozens more and rendered thousands homeless as trees, water and debris destroyed families’ homes and the security of the community. In total, 150 volunteers showed up to contribute to the recovery work.

On May 3, students, teachers and parents from St. Charles Borromeo School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, joined teachers and students from the New Mexico Campus to contribute much-needed baby items to Presbyterian Hospital during the 2011 Open Your Hearts to Newborns in Need Campaign. For the fifth year in a row, the children, faculty and staff of St. Charles Borromeo School have supported this important effort by conducting an internal collection drive. On the final collection day, all of the donated items were delivered to the newborn unit at the hospital.