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\u201cI think it is safe to say that every graduate here today feels that, over the course of their educational journey, they have experienced transformation,\u201d Lewis said. \u201cThose of you walking the stage are a different version of yourselves today than the day you signed up for school. And I am so proud of all of you for persisting tirelessly toward your academic goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lewis inspired the record number of graduates on Oct. 5 at Purdue\u2019s campus in West Lafayette. Purdue Global celebrated the accomplishments of more than 2,200 graduates among three in-person and two virtual ceremonies. More than 10,000 guests, faculty and staff attended the in-person commencements at Elliott Hall of Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The graduates represented 26 countries and 49 states, including 390 residents from Indiana, plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. There were 359 graduates affiliated with the military. Thirty-four systemwide Purdue University employees earned a Purdue Global degree or certificate via the Purdue Global education benefit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purdue Global is also the preferred online university and degree provider of the Guild and Team USA Learning Network and has been enrolling eligible members of Team USA in various degree programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purdue Global Chancellor Frank Dooley addressed the graduates, reminding them that much like the recent Team USA athletes competing in the Olympics and Paralympics, their hard work and perseverance is key to helping them complete their comeback journeys through life\u2019s adversities and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are qualities that each of us holds that have brought us together today,\u201d Dooley said. \u201cDrive. Determination. Dedication. I name a few to draw similarities our graduates have with the Team USA athletes we saw competing in Paris this summer. Like these athletes, you focused on your goal and didn\u2019t stop until you achieved it. Take pride in reaching your finish line and turning your dream to reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ickebor Lorena Martinez of Miami; Ebony Collier of Chicago; and Carson Sowers of Lexington, Virginia, each performed the national anthem during one of the ceremonies. Martinez earned her Bachelor of Science in health care administration. Collier received her Master of Science in human services. Sowers received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purdue Global is Purdue\u2019s online university for working adults, with more than 36,000 students enrolled and an estimated 11,000 degrees and certificates awarded yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next Purdue Global commencement is scheduled for May 3, 2025, in West Lafayette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purdue Global is Purdue\u2019s online university for working adults who have life experience and often some college credits. It offers flexible paths for students to earn an associate, bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s or doctoral degree, based on their work experience, military service and previous college credits, no matter where they are in their life journey. Purdue Global is a nonprofit, public university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and backed by Purdue University. For more information, visit https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Purdue](\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/24PGprocession.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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