MINNEAPOLIS, August 11, 2010 Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, will host its 19th commencement ceremony for the more than 800 Capella students who are expected to participate in the event at the Minnesota Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. More than 38,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), with 31 percent enrolled in Capella’s doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella’s master's degree programs.
Addressing the keynote speech will be Salome Thomas-EL, a former teacher and principal, national education expert, and author of the best-selling book "I Choose to Stay." Thomas-EL has more than 20 years of experience motivating children and adults to embrace education and hard work by stressing the importance of leadership, parenting, mentoring, and service to others.
"Reaching graduation is a significant milestone which required our students to exemplify drive, determination and dedication to academic excellence,” said Michael Offerman, interim president of Capella University. “On behalf of all of us from Capella University, we would like to extend our deepest congratulations to all of this weekend's graduates.”
Capella will provide live and archived webcasts of the ceremony for graduates, family, and friends who are unable to attend in person. Capella University holds commencement ceremonies twice each year: in Minneapolis each August, and in another major U.S. city each February or March.
Capella University is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral online degree programs in the fields of business, counseling, education, health administration, human services, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 137 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate programs. More than 38,000 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 2010, from all 50 states and 52 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. Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu. 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. Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), http://www.capella.edu/
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