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March 8, 2017 - 3:01 pm
 

Gaidis earns bachelor’s degree

Carol Gaidis of Boulder City received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Western Governors University. The university held its 32nd semiannual commencement at Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 11 and celebrated the graduation of more than 11,000 graduates.

At the commencement, the online, nonprofit university recognized 6,982 undergraduates and 4,476 graduates. Will Weatherford, managing partner of Weatherford Partners and former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, delivered the commencement address.

Williams named to fall dean’s list at Seattle Pacific

Jana L. Williams of Boulder City was named to the fall’s dean’s list at Seattle Pacific University. Students on the dean’s list have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.50 or higher grade point average.

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a leading Christian university that equips people to engage the culture and change the world. Its comprehensive academic program serves more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

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