Two Local Women Graduate
• Kaplan University
Feb 2, 2010 – Kaplan University celebrated the graduation of its winter 2010 class during a live ceremony on Jan. 30 in Miami, FL. General Colin L. Powell, the 65th Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, served as the commencement speaker.
"You can improve yourselves using the incredible power of this revolution [in online education] …It's how Kaplan University has grown and continues to grow. This revolution will speed through this country because of its effectiveness and power," Gen. Powell told the graduates during the ceremony at the James L. Knight International Center in Miami. "Today celebrate your achievements; tomorrow get back online and determine what you are going to do next."
Among those graduates were Theresa Elder of Raymond who was awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, and Michelle Morgan of Gray who earned a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies.
