Somerset County Graduates Receive Diplomas from Berkeley College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Contact: Chanel Donaldson
Senior Associate, Media Relations
973-200-1048
Chanel-Donaldso@BerkeleyCollege.edu

SOMERSET COUNTY GRADUATES RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
FROM BERKELEY COLLEGE

Graduates from Somerset County, NJ, received diplomas during the Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. At the ceremony, Berkeley College honored the achievements of 1,800 graduates.

“Through all the challenges of the last year you have persevered,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. “I am very proud of each of you for your persistent determination during this time.”

The following graduates from Somerset County were awarded diplomas from Berkeley College:

  • Hayxa Aguasvivas of Somerset, Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Services Management
  • Tehreem Akbar of Somerset, Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Services Management
  • Dawn Barnard* of Raritan, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
  • Darnelle Beckford of Somerset, Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration – Management
  • Karen Bustos* of Somerville, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies – Criminal Justice
  • Jill Faulknor of Somerset, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration – Management
  • Nia Guadalupe* of Somerset, Medical Assistant Certificate
  • Cesar Herrarte* of Manville, Associate in Applied Science in Justice Studies – Criminal Justice
  • Elizabeth Mclaughlin* of Basking Ridge, Master of Business Administration in Management
  • Mariel Ovalle* of Somerset, Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
  • Sarah Perrine* of Somerset, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications
  • Kevin Pinto of Warren, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration – Management
  • Shardee Richardson of Somerset, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies – Criminal Justice
  • Arrisa Teerarak-Sair of Warren, Practical Nurse Certificate

 

Berkeley College celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2021. The theme commemorating this milestone is “Empowering Lives for 90 Years!” Visit the 90th Anniversary webpage for more information. Graduates of the Berkeley College Class of 2021 join a network of more than 65,000 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 also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.

Berkeley College has campuses in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, and in Midtown Manhattan, NY, with more than 4,900 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 eight consecutive years. The website address is http://www.BerkeleyCollege.edu

The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.

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* Denotes students graduating with honors