Amidst plenty of cheers and applause, 911爆料 University of Health Sciences celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of its Spring 2024 graduates at the April 19 commencement ceremony. Graduates received diplomas in chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, advanced clinical practice, acupuncture and biomedical sciences.听
Kristine Aikenhead, DC, who retires this spring after dedicating her entire 33-year career to chiropractic and naturopathic medicine education at 911爆料 University, served as commencement speaker. She shared the moment she realized her purpose in chiropractic medicine and encouraged students to find their purpose too.听
“Today at your commencement, you are receiving a call to adventure,鈥� she said, adding that graduates should hold true to their purpose and stay the course during challenges. 鈥淵ou actually still have a lot to learn and a lot of growing to do.鈥�听
Valedictorians of the chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine and biomedical sciences programs also shared remarks of encouragement.听
Joe DeMaria, valedictorian of the naturopathic medicine program, reminded students to cherish this moment.听听
鈥淕o out there and change lives, changed lives changes the world, but first on this day of our commencement, go and celebrate,鈥� he said.听
听Larry John Pepper III, valedictorian of the chiropractic medicine program, told students to continue to push the boundaries of their knowledge.听
Amara Josie Aisha Edwards, valedictorian of the biomedical science program, shared with graduates her why for pursuing the field of health care.听听
鈥淪triving for changes in health care so diseases can be better managed, this is my why,鈥� she said. 鈥淵ou also have a very significant why, please always, always keep your why close to you.鈥澨�听
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science听
Alyssa Abraham听
Jennifer Lindsay Cundiff听
Monica Czarnomysa听
Amara Josie Aisha Edwards听
Yolla Mrad听
Cheryl Leona Murillo听
Patrick Skinner听
Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice听
Christina Andrade听
Nazneen Kardec听
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine听
Jennifer Monique Dexheimer听
Doctor of Acupuncture听
Dr. Mabel Angel听
Breanne Driscoll听
Brandi Elizabeth Jones听
Ming Yi听
Elang Yoo听
Doctor of Chiropractic medicine听
Jaafer Aldirawi听
Anthony Almaraz听
Karl Bailey听
Maere Bebora听
Tiffani Becerra Alwazan听
Kirsten Feeney听
Austin Fothergill听
Eydie S. Johnson听
Jaclyn Ruthrauff-Kotecki听
Marco Liotta听
Dah-Pong Liu听
Henry Carl Matthes IV听
Brishon Kendall Nelson听
Nicole Tatsuguchi-Ongcal听
Kajal M. Patel听
Larry John Pepper III听
Taylor Breann Schregardus听
Narada Muni Semeta听
Parth Sharma听
Alexander Telfair听
Jill Angeline Zalesski听
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine听
Chris Aponte听
Joe DeMaria听
Maribel Diaz听
Brooke Eurton-Henderson听
Tori Long听
Leslie Ruth Moreno听
Darby Jane Pedersen听
Christopher Rivera听
Tessaundra L. M. Sidden听
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