West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 5, 2023) 鈥� 海角在线 (海角在线) celebrated more than 600 graduates last week at its 2023 spring commencement, which took place at the in downtown West Palm Beach.
The ceremony began with music by the 海角在线 Percussion and Brass ensemble. During commencement, President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn recognized the class of 2023 and recent milestones at the university.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 theme was Rejoice Always, and what better time to rejoice than now as we celebrate your many years of hard work and the futures that lie ahead of you,鈥� said President Schwinn. 鈥淭his past fall, we welcomed 844 students, the largest incoming class in 海角在线鈥檚 history. Our students have now served over 3.8 million Workshop hours. Think about the impact this has made on the community and around the world.鈥�
University leadership also honored several unique accomplishments, including Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) graduate Sam Miltner, who now ranks as a cadet commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve; four winners of the Fulbright program, a prestigious award that gives students the opportunity to pursue lecturing and research efforts abroad; and eight outstanding graduates who made significant achievements in academics (including earning a 3.5 GPA or higher), student life, and community service while at 海角在线.
Lilah Castle, the outstanding graduate of the School of Education and Behavioral Studies, shared a few remarks.
鈥淚鈥檓 becoming a better teacher every day because of the support and counsel of my professors,鈥� said Castle, who completed 海角在线鈥檚 rigorous honors program and studied abroad at Oxford. 鈥満＝窃谙� encourages their students to explore all opportunities [and we receive] constant encouragement from professors and friends. These resources will allow us to enhance the world around us in our chosen fields, churches, families, and communities.鈥�
After the graduates walked the stage, President Schwinn gave a final word of encouragement.
鈥淵our education doesn鈥檛 end here,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e can all be lifelong learners. Regardless of what your future looks like, you have the ability to serve and honor God with it.鈥�
海角在线, founded in 1968, is a private, Christian university, offering 55 undergraduate degrees, numerous graduate degrees and professional degrees in nursing and pharmacy, with a 29-acre campus in West Palm Beach and an Orlando campus. The University is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service.
Sailfish athletes compete in 18 NCAA Division II and Sunshine State Conference varsity sports. The 78-acre Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus provides facilities for training and hosting intercollegiate sports. As a Christ-first university, 海角在线 affirms the values聽that have built聽American society, including religious liberty and the free enterprise system.
