MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, will host its summer 2013 commencement on August 10, for more than 1,000 Capella students who are expected to participate in the event at the Minneapolis Convention Center. As of June 30, 2013, approximately 36,000 students were pursuing an online degree at Capella. The learning and career outcomes of Capella’s students and alumni can be found at www.capellaresults.org.
Capella will also recognize its first honorary degree recipient, Lt. Col. Mark Weber, a veteran officer of the U.S. Army, who recently passed away after fighting intestinal cancer, and who authored the book “Tell My Sons …,” which is based on more than 20 years of his journals and reflections.
Addressing graduates will be Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, America’s first African-American female combat pilot. Armour is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps and served two tours overseas in Iraq. She has appeared on “The Oprah Show,” CNN, “Tavis Smiley,” and NPR delivering her inspirational message on creating breakthroughs in life.
“Capella’s commencement ceremony is an emotional milestone for our graduates and their families,” said Scott Kinney, president of Capella University. “This year, as we continue to celebrate our 20th anniversary, perseverance is at the forefront of our thinking. All of us at Capella would like to congratulate our new graduates on their inspiring perseverance in completing their degrees.”
Capella will host two commencement ceremonies for graduates:
- 10 a.m. CDT the School of Business and Technology, School of Education, and School of Undergraduate Studies
- 2 p.m. CDT Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Public Service Leadership
Capella will provide a live webcast of the ceremony (www.capella.edu/watchcommencement) for graduates, family and friends who are unable to attend in person. Capella holds commencement ceremonies twice each year: in Minneapolis each summer, and in another major U.S. city each February or March.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu)
is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by
providing quality online degree programs for working adults. About 70
percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or
doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health
administration, homeland security, human resource management, human
services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership,
nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public
safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs
in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public
safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 144 graduate and
undergraduate specializations and 22 certificate programs. Approximately
36,000 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 2013, from all 50 states
and 61 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber
academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in
1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella
Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information,
please visit http://www.capella.edu
or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and
is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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