More than 1,500 University of La Verne Students Graduate

The University of La Verne cleared 1,518 students to graduate and nearly 1,300 participated in 2016 Spring Commencement ceremonies May 28 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.

The ceremonies honored undergraduate and graduate candidates from the university’s main campus, including students from the Campus Accelerated Program for Adults (CAPA) and students studying at regional campuses and off-campus programs overseen by the Regional Campus Administration (RCA).

University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman told graduates they are entering the world with a unique set of skills, including healthy and productive debate, critical thinking and the ability to listen to different perspectives with an open mind.

“When you leave today, I want you to ask and answer the question: ‘How am I prepared to make our world a better place for my family, my friends and my community?’ This is the responsibility you take with you,” Lieberman said.

Senator Ed Hernandez, Chair of the San Gabriel Caucus and Health Committee, served as keynote speaker for the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education and Organizational Leadership ceremony. Of the 721 students cleared to graduate from these colleges, 654 participated in the ceremony.

Assemblyman Chris Holden, Assembly Majority Floor Leader, spoke for the College of Business and Public Management ceremony, where 640 of the 797 students cleared to graduate participated.