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University of the Rockies, a graduate school specializing in psychology programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, will hold its graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21. The ceremony will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Students will travel from 19 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, to attend the ceremony.

The graduating class will include 55 students – the largest class to graduate from University of the Rockies. Twenty-seven master’s degrees and 28 doctorate degrees will be conferred. The 2010 graduation ceremony also celebrates the first class of online students to graduate from the University.

Remarks to the graduates will be delivered by Dr. Eric Lee, president and chief executive officer of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Lee has a rich history of community service and was previously selected as one of the “30 Emerging Leaders Under 30” by Ebony Magazine. 

Media is invited to cover the graduation event.

About University of the Rockies

University of the Rockies is a graduate school specializing in master's and doctorate degree programs in psychology. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org), classes are offered online and at the University's Colorado Springs, Colorado, campus. For more information, please visit www.rockies.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 866.621.0124 x2513.