The Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business - 107
The School of Education - 26
The School of Natural Science and Mathematics - 107
Master’s graduates:
Master of Arts in Teaching - 31
Master of Business Administration - 62
Master of Education in Instructional Leadership - 4
Master of Health Administration - 9
Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management - 13
Master of Science on Sport Management - 10
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Commencement Speakers:
Each ceremony will have its own commencement and student speakers. The commencement speaker at the 10 a.m. ceremony on May 15 is Jovita Carranza, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from 2020-21 and treasurer of the United States from 2017-20. If conditions had allowed the traditional ceremony in Knott Arena, Carranza would have been the commencement speaker. She will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during the ceremony.
Kerri Czekner Awarded Fulbright Research Award to Italy Byline Share This Post
Senior Kerri Czekner has been awarded a Fulbright Research Award to Italy to conduct cancer research at the Istituto Europeo di Oncologia in the melanoma laboratory of Dr. Luisa Lanfrancone in Milan. This prestigious award was only offered to 11 students in the United States.
“I’m extremely excited about the possibility of returning to Italy to engage in meaningful scientific research,” she said. Current travel restrictions due to COVID-19 do not allow Americans to enter Italy, so she’s waiting to hear more information from the Fulbright Commission before she makes a final decision to accept. “Even if I am not able to pursue this excellent opportunity, I look forward to pursuing my doctorate at the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research.”
Fulbright Announces Three Mount Students as Semifinalists Byline Share This Post
Three Mount St. Mary’s University seniors have been named semifinalists for the prestigious and highly competitive 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Julia Baer, Nathaniel Bald and Kerri Czekner are one step away from attaining a grant, which would allow them to continue their academic pursuits in New Zealand, Rwanda and Italy, respectively.
“This year, the Fulbright received a record-breaking number of applications, up 12% from last year’s number. This makes it even more impressive that the Mount had three out of four students reach semi-finalist status this year,” said Jamie Gianoutsos, Ph.D., associate professor of history and director of the Office of Competitive Fellowships. “Through Fulbright, students have the opportunity to further their education, conduct research and immerse themselves in a new culture.” She noted that this is the first year that Mount students