CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaplan University online students came together last night and today to celebrate their academic achievements at the University’s 2015 Summer Commencement held at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago.
More than 1,000 graduates were celebrated for earning Associate, Bachelor or Master Degrees from the Schools of Business and Information Technology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education, Health Sciences and Nursing as well as the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Anna Cabral, the 42nd Treasurer of the United States (2005-2009), delivered the keynote address to master’s-level graduates on Friday night.
Dr. Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut to travel in space, delivered the commencement address to under-graduate-level graduates at two ceremonies held today.
More than 1,000 graduates attended the ceremonies with their friends and families. Thousands more graduates and their families watched and celebrated from around the world via a live webcast.
During the 2014-2015 academic year, Kaplan University conferred over 11,400 degrees and more than 600 certificates and diplomas to its online students.
The ceremonies can be viewed at www.graduation.kaplan.edu
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.hlcommission.org. Kaplan University serves approximately 45,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 13 campuses in Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, Maryland, Maine, and Wisconsin, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Maryland and Missouri.
Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education LLC and Kaplan, Inc., which serves over 1.2 million students globally each year through its array of higher education, test preparation, professional education, English-language training, university preparation, and K-12 offerings to individuals, institutions, and businesses. Kaplan has operations in over 30 countries, employs more than 22,000 full- and part-time professionals, and maintains relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges, and universities, and over 2,600 corporations and businesses. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and its largest division. For more information, please visit www.Kaplan.com.
