Bergen County Graduates Receive Diplomas from Berkeley College
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Berkeley College honored the achievements of more than 2,200 graduates, including students from Bergen County, NJ, during a virtual Commencement ceremony held on Friday, June 5, 2020.
“The opportunities that now stand before you are truly endless,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. “Know that the future isn’t written for you – the future is written by you … Focus on whether you have done everything in your own power to really know your goals and act every single day to move toward them. Any day you have moved toward your goals, you are a success, and I challenge you to never, ever accept anything less than you deserve.”
The following graduates from Bergen County were awarded diplomas from Berkeley College:
- Sabrina Apostol of Bergenfield, Bachelor of Business Administration in Fashion Merchandising and Management
- Juan Castro of Bergenfield, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
- Ivori Copes of New Milford, Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services
- James Cruz of Bergenfield, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration - Management
- Louis Dela Fuente of New Milford, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
- Chariel Diaz of Dumont, Bachelor of Business Administration in Fashion Merchandising and Management
- Janette Duarte of Bergenfield, Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology
- Samantha Favia* of New Milford, Associate in Applied Science in Health Services Administration
- Carolyn Garrido of New Milford, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications
- Paulo Hipolito of Bergenfield, Practical Nurse Certificate
- William Kelleher of New Milford, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration - Management
- Glen Langmaack* of Bergenfield, Bachelor of Business Administration in Fashion Merchandising and Management
- Kenneth Larcier of Bergenfield, Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology Management
- Cindy Lewis of Bergenfield, Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration - Management
- Janyll Lora* of Bergenfield, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Vaughn Ragoonanan of Bergenfield, Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration - Management
- Patricia Rendon* of Bergenfield, Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration - Management
- Alejandra Rocha* of Dumont, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration - Management
- Angel Rose* of Bergenfield, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration - Accounting
- Guadalupe Ruiz* of Bergenfield, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration - Management
- Jonathan Soler* of New Milford, Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services
- Rachel Stallard* of Bergenfield, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Mayline Tolentino of Bergenfield, Surgical Processing Technician Certificate
While the 2020 Berkeley College graduating class continues to reflect high diversity in terms of ethnicity and age, the number of graduates who utilized online learning has increased. Nearly 90% of this year’s graduates took online courses during their Berkeley College experience, compared with 83% of last year’s graduating class. Among the graduates receiving Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, more than 37% received them with honors.
More than 160 graduates were active military or veterans. Among these, more than 47% graduated with honors. Age-wise, more than 56% are age 25 and above, with the average age of an undergraduate just above 28 years.
The Berkeley College Class of 2020 will join a network of more than 60,000 Berkeley College alumni eligible to receive lifetime career assistance.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College has campuses in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, as well as in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, NY, with more than 5,700 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for seven consecutive years. The website address is www.BerkeleyCollege.edu
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.
* Denotes students graduating with honors
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