ATSU-ASHS holds commencement ceremonies for residential, distance programs
Posted: June 3, 2023A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) celebrated the graduation of 257 students from its online and residential programs at two commencement ceremonies held on Friday, June 2, at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona.
133 students graduated from ATSU-ASHS’ online programs, including 10 from the Master of Science in Athletic Training program, 35 from the Doctor of Athletic Training program, 27 from the Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology program, and 61 from the Postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
124 students graduated from ATSU-ASHS’ residential programs, including 35 from the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, 10 from the Doctor of Audiology program, 16 from the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, and 63 from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Victoria Garcia Wilburn, DHSc, OTR, FAOTA, assistant professor of occupational therapy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, delivered the commencement address at both ceremonies.
Norman Gevitz, PhD, senior vice president, academic affairs, welcomed graduates and guests with the greeting, while ATSU-ASHS Dean Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MS, MPH, provided a welcome message and introductions. ATSU President Craig Phelps, DO, ’84, delivered the closing remarks.
Watch the complete ATSU-ASHS commencement ceremonies here.