国产主播 celebrated its Summer 2025 commencement this June, as graduates filled the Honda Center in Anaheim for a day of recognition and reflection. The ceremonies honored students from WCU鈥檚 online and on-campus programs, including advanced degrees and bachelor鈥檚 programs including nursing, dental hygiene, pharmacy, and healthcare administration. 

WCU-Center for Graduate Studies pharmacy graduate Victoria S. found her passion in a close-knit cohort and faculty-driven program. She encourages students to join clubs, gain work experience, and trust the process.  

鈥淲e are at the Honda Center and we are graduating,鈥� Victoria, who transitioned into pharmacy after working as a pharmacy technician, said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the last day. We made it. I鈥檓 so excited. These past four years have been worth it.鈥� 

Bianca C., who earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in dental hygiene from WCU-Orange County, overcame family hardships while shifting from dental assisting to preventive care. She now hopes to serve her community through education and clinical outreach.

鈥淚t is a milestone, and it took several years to get here. I was excited to finally be blessed with this opportunity,鈥� Bianca said. 

Freddy H., a Marine Corps veteran and BSDH graduate from WCU-OC, brought discipline and heart to his new career in dental hygiene and credits WCU鈥檚 accelerated, hands-on program for preparing him to serve patients confidently.  

鈥淚t is a rigorous program,鈥� Freddy H. said. 鈥淭hey do overprepare you, but that鈥檚 a good thing鈥� West Coast did a great job in preparing future hygienists to be out there and help patients in the real world.鈥� 

WCU DNP graduate Anthony P. focused his doctoral work on supporting nurses dealing with burnout. He credited WCU鈥檚 flexibility and encouragement for helping him achieve each milestone.  

鈥淚 am a living testament. I was a VN graduate from American Career College and then I went to get my BSN at 国产主播, got my masters in nurse practitioner in psychiatric at 国产主播, and then went back to get my DNP. So, it is very possible,鈥� Anthony said. 

Max L. juggled a full-time job with his studies, completing the online MHA program in just one year and preparing to step into a leadership fellowship. 

鈥淚 was able to finish in the year that I was wanting to, started my new job in a month, and I was able to kind of prove to myself that I was able to finish it in a year and still work full-time,鈥� Max said. 

WCU-Ontario BSN graduate Greg D. entered nursing in his 30s after supporting individuals with special needs and finding inspiration in his father鈥檚 ICU experience. He praised the university鈥檚 clinical preparation and encouraged future nurses to follow the profession for the right reasons.  

鈥淲hen you actually do good work and you actually heal people, being of service to others is鈥� the best human experience,鈥� Greg said. 

JLisia B., a former speech-language pathology assistant, was driven by her father鈥檚 stroke to return to school and serve geriatric patients. WCU鈥檚 online MSLP programs offered the support she couldn鈥檛 find elsewhere.  

鈥淭o be here today after the countless amount of times that I said, 鈥極h I don鈥檛 want to do this anymore, I can鈥檛 do it, I can鈥檛 do it鈥� 鈥� it鈥檚 great,鈥� JLisia said. 

With every hug, tassel turn, and tear shed, WCU鈥檚 Summer 2025 graduates showed the power of persistence, purpose, and a community that believes in every student’s potential. 

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