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Judson University celebrates 182 graduates during spring commencement

Posted May 06, 2023 1:00 am

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Judson University celebrated 182 graduates during the 89th commencement ceremonies on Saturday at the Elgin campus. Courtesy of Jenn Pierce of On Your Mark Photography for Judson University

Judson University celebrated 182 graduates during its 89th commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Former David C. Cook CEO Cris Doornbos gave the keynote address in ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Herrick Chapel on Judson's Elgin campus.

Doornbos, a 40-year veteran in the publishing, media, and educational spaces of music, books, and curriculum, congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to formulate their big dream, create a circle of counselors and listen for God's voice and spirit.

During the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony, 95 students graduated, including 23 from the traditional architecture and art and design programs, five from the master of architecture program, six from the master of arts in ministry and leadership, 11 in the master of arts in clinical mental health counseling and 50 from the division of professional studies programs: masters (MBA, master of arts in organizational leadership and master of arts in human services) and adult undergraduate (evening adult students) bachelor of arts and associate of arts.

At the 2 p.m. commencement program, 68 students graduated from the traditional undergraduate program and 11 from the doctor of education in literacy program. During this service, Judson graduated eight students with a certificate of completion from the RISE (Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation and Employment) Program for students with intellectual disabilities.

Distinguished academic awards for excellence and leadership were presented to Gwyneth Berry (President's Scholar Award - Traditional Undergraduate), David Luna (President's Scholar Award) and Malina Sanchez (President's Scholar Award - Traditional Undergraduate).

Both commencement services were broadcast on Judson's YouTube Channel.

Former David C. Cook CEO Cris Doornbos gave the keynote address at Judson University's commencement on May 6. Courtesy of Jenn Pierce of On Your Mark Photography for Judson University

Judson President Gene Crume congratulations graduate student John Ashworth upon earning his master of arts of organizational leadership. Courtesy of Jenn Pierce of On Your Mark Photography for Judson University

Robyn Lombard earns her master of arts in architecture. Courtesy of Jenn Pierce of On Your Mark Photography for Judson University

Graduations in Judson's Bachelor of Arts in the architecture program celebrate before their 10 a.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday. Courtesy of Jenn Pierce of On Your Mark Photography for Judson University

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