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On Friday, December 5, 2025, nineteen students were awarded the Master of Health in Physician Assistant Studies during the Physician Assistant Program\u2019s graduation ceremony at Moeser Auditorium. The event honored the dedication, perseverance, and achievements of the Class of 2025 throughout their two years of rigorous training.<\/p>\n

Meg Beal, MMS, PA-C<\/a>, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the sacrifices, resilience, and professional growth demonstrated by the graduates. Each student was formally hooded, followed by reflections from Class President Luke Moore. The ceremony also recognized outstanding faculty and student award recipients.<\/p>\n

The celebration concluded with a reception, providing graduates and their families an opportunity to commemorate this milestone together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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