Fairfield County Graduates Receive Diplomas from Berkeley College

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019
Contact: Ilene Greenfield  
 Media Relations Director  
973-278-5400, Ext. 1-5122
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY GRADUATES RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
FROM BERKELEY COLLEGE
 

Graduates from Fairfield County, CT, were awarded diplomas at the 2019 Berkeley College Commencement ceremony, held on May 10, 2019, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The average age of the Berkeley College undergraduate receiving an award is 28 years. Just under 39 percent of the graduates entered Berkeley as first time, full-time students; and 84 percent identify as minorities. 

“Every one of us at the Berkeley College Commencement ceremony shared the pride of these graduates because we know the difference a college degree will make in their futures, and how the upward mobility of these graduates will impact future generations,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. 

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

- Dajoun Anderson of Stamford, Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology Management

- Tamara Astudillo* of Danbury, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

- Lynell Baker of Bethel, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

- Germey Brown of Stratford, Associate in Applied Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

- Jameya Ford of Danbury, Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising and Management

- Myles Gee* of Bridgeport, Associate in Applied Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

- Jacqueline Hernandez of Bridgeport, Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising and Management

- Joshua Lewis of Bridgeport, Associate in Applied Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

- Marie Maxis of Bridgeport, Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising and Management

- Noelia  Moore of Bridgeport, Associate in Applied Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

- Nataly Munoz* of Bridgeport, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

- Crystal Pusey of Bridgeport, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

- Sumayair Shafi of Stamford, Associate in Applied Science in Health Services Administration

- Shaeira Thomas of Stratford, Associate in Applied Science – Business Administration-Management

- Blizelle Marie Tormis* of Greenwich, Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Services Management

- Daiyi Yang of Stamford, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications

The Berkeley College Class of 2019 reflects a diverse population from all walks of life. Many are the first in their families to earn college degrees. Others are not native English-speaking.

Berkeley College graduates join a network of more than 60,000 alumni and receive lifetime career assistance for as long as the college operates. Berkeley College offers a career-focused educational experience with students able to take advantage of traditional classes and online education. 

A leader in providing career-focused education since 1931, Berkeley College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and enrolls more than 7,000 students – including more than 350 international students – in its Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs. Students can study in more than 20 career fields. Berkeley College is comprised of the Larry L. Luing School of Business®, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Health Studies and the School of Liberal Arts. The School of Graduate Studies offers an MBA in Management online and in Woodland Park, NJ. 

Berkeley College has three New York campuses – Midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn and White Plains. In New Jersey there are four campuses – Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park. Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. For six consecutive years, 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. The website address is www.BerkeleyCollege.edu. 

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* Denotes students graduating with honors.