Graduation Ceremonies for Academic Degrees - December 2020
Graduates Celebrate Achievements Amidst COVID-19
As the year draws to a close, a diverse group of students are preparing to bid farewell to their educational journey. This graduating class consists of students from various creative fields, including Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Photography, Advertising Design, Digital Media, and Illustration.
Among the graduates are Nichole Basham, who has completed an Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Photography, and Jazzmyn Solomon, who has completed an Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design. Jessica Braun has earned an Associate Degree in Illustration, while Baleigh Bates and Marissa Sasscer have completed their Associate Degrees in Graphic Design.
Other notable graduates include Celine Brant, Samantha-Jo Faktor, and Joseph Fisera, who have all completed Undergraduate Certificates in Graphic Design, Illustration, and Digital Photography respectively. Paige Windus, Barbara Thomas, and Bradley Poreda have also completed Undergraduate Certificates in Digital Photography.
In the realm of web design, Shawn Bashaw has completed an Associate Degree, and Julie Satele has earned an Associate Degree in Digital Photography. Cassie Chancy, Patricia Jones, Jennifer Kidd, and Donek Morton have all completed Undergraduate Certificates in Illustration, Graphic Design, and Advertising Design.
Nick Morrissey has completed an Associate Degree in Digital Media, and Kara Gelles has completed an Undergraduate Certificate in Advertising Design. The graduating class also includes Paolo Fulgenzi, who has completed an Associate Degree in Illustration, and Aleena Otsuka, who has completed another Associate Degree in Illustration.
Bethany Robbins, Nicholas Coburn, and Jenelle Roberts have all completed their Associate Degrees in Graphic Design, Web Design, and Graphic Design respectively. Lastly, Michelle Buck has earned an Associate Degree in Advertising Design, and Kristin McKellar has completed another Associate Degree in Graphic Design.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous students successfully pursued and graduated from online degree programs in these creative fields. These programs, which demonstrated value in career advancement, were met with strong interest and appreciation for their flexibility, affordability, and comparable quality to traditional on-campus degrees.
The graduates have met their program milestones and are now preparing their portfolios in anticipation of the graduation ceremony, which is taking place in December. Oprah Winfrey has offered words of encouragement to the graduates, stating, "Everything is always working out for me. That's my mantra-make it yours... Look at how many times you were worried and upset-and now you're here today. You made it."
The graduating class is being praised for their achievements and encouraged to look forward to their future endeavors. As they embark on new journeys, they do so with a strong foundation in their chosen creative fields, ready to make their mark in the evolving digital economy.
- Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, several graduates have successfully completed online degree programs in fields such as Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Photography, and Advertising Design.
- As they prepare for their graduation ceremony in December, numerous students like Nichole Basham, Jazzmyn Solomon, and Aleena Otsuka are refining their portfolios to showcase their skills in graphic design, illustration, and digital photography, ready to contribute to the growing digital economy.
