CHICAGO, Ill. - Kaplan University celebrated the graduation of its summer 2009 class during a live ceremony July 25 in Chicago.
Award-winning actress America Ferrera, star of ABC Television's popular series "Ugly Betty," served as the commencement speaker.
The following local students were awarded degrees:Jamei Boyer, Nappanee, was awarded a master of business administration degree in business administration.
Tracey Smith, Rochester, was awarded an associate's degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Amber Stump, Nappanee, was awarded an associate's degree in paralegal studies.
The Kaplan University summer 2009 class of more than 2,500 students earned their associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees completely online. Hundreds of them traveled from around the country and the world to attend the ceremony, meeting face-to-face for the first time.
