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View photos from Walden’s 37th commencement ceremony or watch the archived webcast.
On Jan. 26, the Walden University community gathered in Dallas to celebrate the graduation of more than 2,400 Walden students. Almost 200 graduates—including members of the first class from the M.S. program in Nursing—attended the ceremony.
Rear Adm. Carol Romano, assistant surgeon general and chief nurse officer in the U.S. Public Health Service, was the commencement speaker.
“Our mission is to promote, protect and advance the health and safety of the nation,” Romano said. “I want to encourage the graduates to consider a career in public health, especially the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service. What a great way to effect positive social change.”
For those who could not attend, Walden webcast the ceremony, which is now archived.
Alumni Benefits
Through Walden’s Alumni Online Community, graduates have access to a range of resources, including the Global Career Center, an alumni directory, alumni accolades and a business exchange. Alumni also are invited to special events and can receive a tuition reduction if they return to Walden for another degree.
Commencement Photos
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| The international diversity of Walden’s faculty and graduating class was displayed in the flags above the stage. The countries represented were Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Guam, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America and U.S. Virgin Islands. |
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| Nearly 200 of the 2,400 graduates attended the ceremony. |
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| Dr. Denise DeZolt addressed the commencement audience in her new role as provost. |
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| Dr. Artemis Pipinelli, center, who earned her Ph.D. in Psychology in 2005, was hooded at winter commencement. Graduates who have not been able to attend past commencements may elect to join other graduating classes. |
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| Dr. Paula Peinovich, president, introduced the commencement speaker and offered a closing tribute. |
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| As grand marshal, Dr. Marion Anema, associate dean of the School of Nursing, led the closing recessional of faculty and administrators. |
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| Walden University's first class of graduates from the Master of Science program in Nursing are flanked by Paula Singer, president and CEO of Laureate Online Education, and Dr. Paula Peinovich, president of Walden University. In the center front is Rear Adm. Carol Romano, assistant surgeon general, who gave the commencement address regarding the priorities for our nation's health in this century. |
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| From left are Dr. Paula Peinovich, president of Walden University; Rear Adm. Carol Romano, assistant surgeon general (commencement speaker); Paula Singer, president and CEO of Laureate Online Education; and Dr. Marion Anema, associate dean of Walden's School of Nursing, during the commencement reception following the ceremony. |
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