Below is an announcement from the American International College via Merit:
SPRINGFIELD, MA — American International College (AIC) held its 139th commencement ceremony on May 11, 2024 at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, celebrating more than 600 graduates in the Class of 2024.
Two Wilmington students received Masters degrees:
- Edward Kaizer received a Master of Education degree in the Middle School Education program.
- John Golojuch received a Master of Science degree in the Criminal Justice program.
Keynote speaker Michael D. Smith – the CEO of AmeriCorps – regaled graduates, their families, and AIC faculty and staff with stories from his youth, growing up in the McKnight neighborhood of Springfield. Smith spoke of how being part of a community at the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield planted the seeds for his future in which he leads the country’s largest public volunteer force.
The ceremony saw 216 bachelor’s degrees, 279 master’s, seventy-two certificates of graduate study, and thirty-six doctorates awarded. The College’s Interim President Nicolle Cestero invited the soon-to-be alumni to maintain close ties with their alma mater. “Return to the College often and stay connected with the community that has shaped you into the remarkable individual you are today. Whatever tomorrow holds for you, remember the lessons you’ve learned here, the challenges you’ve overcome, and the dreams that have fueled your aspirations.”
Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences. AIC supports and advances education, diversity, and opportunity for its students and the community.
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