University of Phoenix
Graduates

February 1 – March 31, 2012

Congratulations, graduates!

I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of you on the occasion of your graduation and welcome you to University of Phoenix’s alumni family. As is the case with your fellow 710,000-plus alumni, I know that earning your degree was no small feat.

When you look back at the time you invested in earning your degree, you should feel a great sense of accomplishment and pride. Your life will be the better for your sacrifices and determination, and we’re grateful to have played a role in making your dream of a higher education possible.

With sincere congratulations,

Dr. Bill Pepicello
President, University of Phoenix

PHOENIX FOCUS | May 2012 | THE AMERICAN SPIRIT ISSUE

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Features


American spirit

Then and now.


Madeleine Albright Q&A

The first female Secretary of State shares her insights.


On the cover: Garret Olson
Responder in chief

In 2011, Garret Olson was promoted to Fire Chief of the City of Scottsdale. He draws on his management degrees and personal philosophies on leadership to motivate his department, which has a 97 percent approval rating from the community.

In this issue

Your Career

Alumni Profiles

Garret Olson
Responder in chief

Christina Clarke
Crunch time

Greg Gudorf
Ready for takeoff

Lodema Ronchetti

Christian Torzel

The Buzz

Published by alumni

Recognition

Extra! Extra!

Your University

University news

Campus news

Community relations

Events

Congratulations, graduates!

Where alumni live

Opportunities

Everyone has a story to tell

Alumni Association Benefits

Alumni Mentor Program

Get connected

European Reception

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