Commencement June 10 crowned the educational achievements of the class of 2018 for the schools of Allied Health Professions, Behavioral Health, Nursing, Public Health and Religion.
Five schools, 986 graduates
School of Allied Health Professions
The day’s first two ceremonies celebrated the 543 graduates of the School of Allied Health Professions, the largest school at Loma Linda University.
Full stories and photos: School of Allied Health Professions commencement
School of Behavioral Health
108 master’s and doctoral students graduated from the School of Behavioral Health in a ceremony that honored students, alumni and longtime faculty/staff.
Full stories and photos: School of Behavioral Health commencement
School of Nursing
The112th graduating class of LLU’s eldest school included alumni number 10,000 — Alyssa Vega.
Full stories and photos: School of Nursing commencement
School of Public Health
The 120 public health graduates included students from 25 different nations, a diversity that enhances the richness of the learning environment, according to LLU President Richard Hart, MD, DrPH, also a former dean of the School of Public Health.
Full stories and photos: School of Public Health commencement
School of Religion
Five School of Religion students graduated with a Master of Arts in Bioethics. Additionally, the School of Religion plays a role in the success of every graduate from Loma Linda University’s seven other schools by providing religious and spiritual education to all students.
Full stories and photos: School of Religion commencement
Students win the President’s Award
Every year one student from each of Loma Linda University’s schools (two for Allied Health Professions, the largest school at LLU) is presented with the President’s Award, the highest honor a school can bestow upon a student.
Click to read their stories:
“Bates Moses, regional leader in ethical medicine, earns President’s Award from School of Religion”
“Marissa Lee named 2018 President’s Award winner for School of Public Health”
“Lobo receives 2018 School of Behavioral Health President’s Award”
“Newcombe honored for signifying high scholastic achievement, service in student community”
That’s a wrap — commencement 2018
The June 10 ceremonies for five schools wrapped up commencement season 2018, which began Memorial Day weekend with the ceremonies for the schools of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy.