2012 Excelsior College Commencement

Excelsior College, a private, nonprofit, distance learning institution in Albany, New York graduated 5,184 adult learners this year. On July 13, we welcomed more than 300 graduates from around the country for our Commencement ceremony. Below is a snapshot of the experience.

  1. Don't forget Excelsior's 41st Commencement Ceremony this Friday, featuring former US Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich. It's at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Be there!
  2. First book published.... second begun..... three more outlined.... All thanks to the first step... My degree here. I am now an author and professor. I teach at the University at Albany and in London. Amazing what a single step forward can do.
  3. I'm jump starting my Birthday weekend and heading out to NY to receive the Alumni Achievement Award from Excelsior College. I'm honored!
  4. Several graduates in town early for tonight's Awards Convocation sit down with us to share their story for our YouTube channel. 
  5. We're getting ready for our grads! Awards convocation tonight, Commencement tomorrow! #ECgrad #Albany http://pic.twitter.com/vsNSxAgU
  6. By land and sea! While a few graduates participated in pre-Commencement activities, another group took advantage of the Albany Aqua Ducks, an amphibious and trolley sightseeing company.
  7. And, we're down to the final days of Duck tours. Today, we have a group of graduates from Excelsior College.... fb.me/2aSOwSV5q
  8. Tomorrow is Commencement but tonight is our Awards Convocation. Graduate winners are offering powerful testimonials on their educational experience, struggles they overcame along the way, and what a degree means for their own future. 
  9. Lt. Henry Gudino receives the 2012 Catherine Craig-Erhardt Memorial Award #ECgrad #military http://pic.twitter.com/fiIWHyWq
  10. Thank you @ExcelsiorColl for the Alumni Achievement Award. I am proud to be a graduate of such a wonderful institution.
  11. On Friday, Commencement-related activities kick off on campus. 
  12. The first busload of grads (and guests) is set to arrive on campus at any moment! #ECgrad #Albany http://pic.twitter.com/ZCdE1aKO
  13. For the vast majority of graduates, Commencement marks the first time they have ever stepped foot on Excelsior's campus. 
  14. Congrats to all the grads..great job!! Hoping that would be me standing there in the not too distant future..-:)
  15. Priceless. 

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