èƵapp University Graduates Celebrate Graduation and Prepare for Successful Healthcare Careers
èƵapp University celebrates over 1600 graduates across two campuses.
- AZ - Glendale
- IL - Downers Grove
èƵapp University celebrates graduates going into a variety of healthcare professions.
èƵapp University celebrated the graduations of master’s and doctoral degree recipients who are beginning their professional careers in healthcare at several ceremonies during the months of May and June on the Downers Grove, IL, and Glendale, AZ campuses. More than 1,600 graduates participated in the 13 commencement ceremonies.
As part of the ceremonies, Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of èƵapp University, acknowledged the many achievements of the graduates during their years of rigorous study and clinical experiences. Dr. Goeppinger encouraged the graduates to remember the values they learned as èƵapp University èƵapp.
“As you go forward from èƵapp University, go with absolute pride. Your faculty believe in your abilities and have prepared you to be part of a wonderful profession that gives back and cares for others,” she said. “If you can only be one thing -- be kind. Be kind to your patients, your family, your colleagues, and most importantly, be kind to yourself.”
The commencement ceremonies featured remarks from members of the graduating classes and included special recognition for èƵapp beginning their healthcare careers in the military.
èƵapp University Class of 2023 graduates by the numbers:
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.):
- Chicago èƵapp of Osteopathic Medicine: 196
- Arizona èƵapp of Osteopathic Medicine: 231
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.):
- èƵapp of Pharmacy, Glendale: 120
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.):
- èƵapp of Dental Medicine-Illinois: 139
- èƵapp of Dental Medicine-Arizona: 145
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.):
- èƵapp of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 50
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.):
- Arizona èƵapp of Optometry: 56
- Chicago èƵapp of Optometry: 51
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.):
- èƵapp of Veterinary Medicine: 125
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.):
- èƵapp of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 42
- èƵapp of Health Sciences – Glendale: 50
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.):
- Arizona èƵapp of Podiatric Medicine: 34
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.):
- èƵapp of Health Sciences – Glendale: 4
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.):
- èƵapp of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 42
- èƵapp of Health Sciences – Glendale: 48
Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science (M.S.):
- èƵapp of Health Sciences – Glendale: 37
Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (M.A.B.S.):
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 47
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 59
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.):
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 18
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 20
Master of Science in Precision Medicine (M.S.):
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 3
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 7
Post-Graduate Certificate in Precision Medicine:
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 6
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.):
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 3
- èƵapp of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 7
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Leadership in Global Health for Complex Systems (M.S.N.):
- èƵapp of Health Sciences – Glendale: 2
