On April 24, 911爆料 University of Health Sciences (911爆料) celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of the Spring 2026 graduating class. Graduates received diplomas in chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicine, biomedical science and advanced clinical practice.
The commencement keynote address was delivered by Andrew Johnson, MBA, MS, BS, Managing Director at Neuberger Berman, a top-tier independent investment management firm known for its long-term investment focus and research-driven culture in money management. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors for AGNC Investment Corp, Bishop McNamara High School and Hartford Funds. Mr. Johnson is also an Independent Director for Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trust, where he serves on the Audit Committee.
In his address, he connected with the graduates by sharing lessons he鈥檚 learned from his experience in the workforce. He highlighted the importance of trust, resilience and learning from challenges. Mr. Johnson encouraged graduates to embrace trial and error, draw on past successes and remain dedicated in pursuing their goals.
鈥淕raduates, you have reached the milestone that marks the end of one journey and the beginning of a far more significant one,鈥� he said. 鈥淚鈥檝e seen firsthand the products of this university. They are good, smart and professional. By graduating today and joining that group, you have already done the hard part. And because of that, you have earned the privilege to have deep within yourself the sense of belief that you will succeed. Now, get out there and plan to succeed. Congratulations to the 911爆料 University of Health Sciences Spring Class of 2026.鈥�
Valedictorians of the聽graduating聽programs聽shared聽their聽words,聽memories聽and insights.
Valedictorian of the Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine program, Dylan Kahn, reflected on his journey along with his fellow classmates. 鈥淎s I look out into the crowd and I see my classmates, I see an incredible amount of growth. But what is growth if not change? Change can be uncomfortable. It often comes with uncertainty, doubt, and even fear. But that discomfort is where growth lives. When we choose to embrace change, we choose opportunity. If the last four years have taught us anything, it’s that change doesn’t just happen to us. Change is something we create. In many ways, that idea sits at the very foundation of what we do as chiropractic doctors.鈥�
Sydney Kehrmann, valedictorian for the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program, described her time at 911爆料 as going from a nervous first trimester student to a graduate with a sense of belonging in her chosen field. 鈥淭here were countless simulated patient encounters, standing outside the door with hearts racing, wondering once again, what have we gotten ourselves into? But in hindsight, those moments of doubt were not signs we didn’t belong, but signs we were becoming a part of something greater. The moments that challenged us the most were the ones that changed us the most, and they’re the reason we are here today. Medical school has been a process of becoming a new version of ourselves. It asks us to let go of who we once were so we can grow into who we are meant to be.鈥�
Nikeata Schuler, valedictorian of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program, took the time in her speech to appreciate and acknowledge her accomplishments and the time she has spent at 911爆料. 鈥淭oday, as we celebrate one of the biggest milestones of our lives so far, I think it is important to take a pause and really take it in. Not just the accomplishment, but the journey we have endured and the connections we’ve built with the people sitting in this room. Because if we’ve learned anything during our time here, it’s that time moves quickly, and the someday we talked about has quietly become today. As we step into the next chapter of our lives, I implore us to recognize the beauty of the struggles we face and the privilege of being able to face them at all.鈥�
In his concluding remarks, 911爆料 President Joseph P.D. Stiefel, MS, EdD, DC, honored the graduates one more time as they ended this chapter of their lives. 鈥淲hen you came to the university, you had a lot of things that you were focused on, and as your time here went on year after year, you were very focused on the details, all the little things that you knew you would need to be successful going forward. But keep in mind the big picture as you move forward. The big picture is what brought you here, and the big picture is what keeps you going. Congratulations, graduates!鈥�
On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration of 911爆料 University of Health Sciences, congratulations to聽the聽Spring聽2026聽graduating class!
Spring 2026 911爆料 University of Health Sciences Graduates
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Jaz聽Autumn Culpepper………………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Adrianna Asha Hicks……………………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Nikeata聽Claire Lennox Schuler………………………………………………………………………………..Illinois
Vanessa Grace Stephens………………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Jasmine聽Lakiba聽Zoker…………………………………………………………………………………North Carolina
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
William John Anderson………………………………………………………………………………………..Florida
闯耻濒颈别听础蝉肠耻苍肠别………………………………………………………………………………………………………贵濒辞谤颈诲补
Dillian Bowling…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Illinois
Isaac Carr………………………………………………………………………………………………….South Dakota
Zachary Parker Chase……………………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Ariana Del Pilar…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Illinois
Andrew M.聽Dykun………………………………………………………………………………………………….Illinois
础苍迟丑辞苍颈苍补听贰肠丑别惫补谤谤颈补……………………………………………………………………………………………贵濒辞谤颈诲补
Joshua Thomas Franz……………………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Paul Randel Grinter………………………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Dylan Zachary Kahn……………………………………………………………………………………………..Florida
厂迟别辫丑补苍颈别听碍补辫别迟补苍别补蝉…………………………………………………………………………………………..滨濒濒颈苍辞颈蝉
Kathryn Jordan Knoch……………………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Zhanna Rose Leavitt…………………………………………………………………………………………….Virginia
Edward H. Madden……………………………………………………………………………………………….Florida
Erica Alison Man………………………………………………………………………………………………….Florida
Liza Nicole聽Marszalek………………………………………………………………………………..Massachusetts
Mary Bridget Medovich………………………………………………………………………………………….Florida
Chase A. Miller…………………………………………………………………………………………………Kentucky
闯辞蝉别辫丑听狈别尘别别……………………………………………………………………………………………………..滨濒濒颈苍辞颈蝉
贬补谤蝉丑颈迟听顿颈苍别蝉丑办耻尘补谤听笔补迟别濒……………………………………………………………………………………….翱丑颈辞
Cody Ryan Perez………………………………………………………………………………………….Pennsylvania
Hesther Perez…………………………………………………………………………………………………Wisconsin
Lorena Perez……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Florida
Alexander Rivas…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Florida
Rebecca Ann Schmitz………………………………………………………………………………………Wisconsin
Christina Angela聽Targia………………………………………………………………………………………….Illinois
Ryan E. Thometz…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Illinois
罢丑补濒颈听闯耻濒颈蝉蝉补听罢辞谤谤别蝉………………………………………………………………………………………………痴颈谤驳颈苍颈补
Tabitha Kristi聽Trymbiski…………………………………………………………………………………Pennsylvania
Arianna Helena聽Tsengouras……………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Brian M.聽Wicks……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Illinois
Kace聽Mckenna Winters…………………………………………………………………………………Pennsylvania
Anisah Yassin………………………………………………………………………………………………………Illinois
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Amber Calcano………………………………………………………………………………………..Massachusetts
Lauren Ashley Collins………………………………………………………………………………………Louisiana
惭辞苍颈肠补听厂丑补苍颈别肠别听顿颈虫辞苍……………………………………………………………………………………..惭补谤测濒补苍诲
Stevie Jiyo Inghram………………………………………………………………………………………Pennsylvania
Sydney Catherine聽Kehrmann…………………………………………………………………………………..Illinois
Kathryn Ruth Levitan………………………………………………………………………………………….Michigan
Maria Frances Mione……………………………………………………………………………………..Connecticut
Adaeze C.聽Nebedum…………………………………………………………………………………………California
罢丑颈迟丑颈听笔丑补尘…………………………………………………………………………………………………………滨濒濒颈苍辞颈蝉
Roseline S. Russell………………………………………………………………………………………………聽Liberia
Katelyn Sanchez………………………………………………………………………………………………Louisiana
惭别濒颈蝉蝉补听厂补耻产测………………………………………………………………………………………………..奥颈蝉肠辞苍蝉颈苍
Christopher James Schultz…………………………………………………………………………………New York
Master of Acupuncture
惭补颈迟丑补辞听齿颈辞苍驳…………………………………………………………………………………………………奥颈蝉肠辞苍蝉颈苍
Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice
JoQuan Jomari聽Charleswell………………………………………………………………………US Virgin Islands
笔补迟颈别苍肠别听尝颈别诲别听搁辞产颈苍蝉辞苍………………………………………………………………………………….骋别辞谤驳颈补
Master of Acupuncture- Herbal Medicine
Carly Miller Donovan…………………………………………………………………………………….Wisconsin
Elizabeth聽Grace Goodes………………………………………………………………………………………..Ohio
Chasity Faith Rorie………………………………………………………………………………………….Mississippi
