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College Graduates: Kaplan University
Five students from Snellville were recent graduates of Kaplan University.
Kaplan University recently celebrated its 2011 summer graduation on Aug. 6 at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, and several graduates were from Snellville.
These five Snellville students were members of the online's school's summer ceremony:
- Hillaire St. was awarded an associate's of applied science degree in interdisciplinary studies.
- Angela Hall was awarded an associate's of science degree in interdisciplinary studies.
- Kelvin Williams was awarded a bachelor's degree in information technology.
- Cathy Pickett was awarded a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice.
- Giselle Thomas was awarded a bachelor of science degree in psychology.
During her address, former Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman spoke of the importance of education to workforce development and global competitiveness. Those with degrees fare better in a tough labor market, she added, citing the U.S. Labor Department's most recent 9.1 percent unemployment rate.
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"What's not reported in the news is that the unemployment rate for those with college degrees is four percent. This number confirms what we have always known," Herman said. "What you know will directly influence how far you go and education matters more than ever. It is the great equalizer."
The Kaplan University's summer 2011 class included more than 7,200 graduates who earned associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees. More than 1,000 graduates traveled from around the country to attend the ceremony. Others watched from home via a live webcast.
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Since 2001, Kaplan University has graduated nearly 40,000 students.
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