Commencement Exercises Keiser University
Daytona Beach Campus
May 29, 2026
6:00 PM
Calvary Christian Center, Ormond Beach
KEISER UNIVERSITY
Ashley Neff, B.A. Campus President
1800 Business Park Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-274-5060
May 29, 2026
Dear Graduates,
It is with immense joy and pride that we convene today to honor the outstanding accomplishments of the gradua ng class of 2025/2026. Today, in the company of family, friends, faculty, staff, and honored guests, your longstanding dreams and ambi ons of obtaining a college degree have come to frui on.
As you embark on your journey toward a new career, pursue further educa on, or seek advancement in your current field, we encourage you to carry with you the lessons learned, the friendships formed, and the knowledge acquired during your me here. You possess the capability and intellect to thrive in any path you choose. The degree you have earned, coupled with the confidence gained from reaching such a significant and commendable milestone, will empower you to excel during this exci ng phase of your life.
We are privileged that you selected Keiser University for your degree, and we take pride in having you as a member of the extended Keiser family. We wish you immense success and offer our sincere congratula ons.
Sincerely,
Ashley Neff Campus President Keiser University—Daytona Beach
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Please stand for the Processional, Pledge of Allegiance, Invoca on, and Recessional.
Processional
The Pledge of Allegiance
Invoca on
Welcome
“Pomp and Circumstance,” Sir Edward Elgar
Celebrants and Guests
Led by: Sarah Miller, M.S., Director of Student Services
Melissa Richards, B.S., Director of Financial Aid
Ashley Neff, B.A.,
Introduc on of Video Campus President
Introduc on of Speaker ……………………
Commencement Address
Employer Choice
Awards and Recogni on
Valedictorian Address
Office of the Chancellor Representa ve
Representa ve Webster Barnaby, Florida House District 29
Encompass Health Rehabilita on Hospital of Daytona Beach
Sarah Miller, M.S., Director of Student Services
Makayla Ceradsky, Interdisciplinary Studies
Presenta on of Honors
Nicole Mathieu, Ph.D., and Graduates Dean of Academic Affairs
Closing Remarks
Recessional
Ashley Neff, B.A., Campus President
Graduates and Guests
Representa ve Webster Barnaby
Florida House of Representa ves
District 29
Representa ve Webster Barnaby represents Florida State House District 29, which encapsulates Volusia County. In the House of Representa ves, Webster Barnaby serves as the Vice Chairman of the House Judiciary Commi ee and the House Criminal Jus ce Subcommi ee. He also serves as a member of the House Ways and Means Commi ee, the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommi ee, and the House Health Care Facili es and Systems Subcommi ee. Representa ve Barnaby also works for Na onal Write Your Congressman- a company which connects small businesses with their Representa ves and Senators, both at home and in D.C.
Representa ve Barnaby represents House District 29 which covers parts of Volusia County, including DeLand, Deltona, Lake Helen, Osteen, and the Spruce Creek Fly-In. He is constantly figh ng for issues that are important to his community and works relessly to bring home State funding for local improvement projects.
The Representa ve is a strong conserva ve Chris an man who believes in protec ng parental rights, protec ng children, and promo ng a strong economy. He has worked relessly to promote these issues, stand up for our morals, and bring prosperity to the State of Florida. The Representa ve is pleased to be able to share in the Legislature’s accomplishments of making Florida a be er place to live.
KEISER UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tom Foster, M.S., Chair
Joshua Fordin, J.D., Board Vice Chair
Gregg Wallick, M.B.A.,
Wanda Gozdz, B.S.
ADMINISTRATION
Jose Cortes, M.S.C.M.
Nicole Heran, B.A.
Maria Kondracki Dwyer, M.B.A.
Manuel Mair
Howard Talenfeld, Esq
Mike Viola, B.S.
Tim O’Connor
ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
Arthur Keiser, Ph.D. ………………… Chancellor
Belinda Keiser, M.B.A.
Evelyn Keiser
Vice Chancellor
Chairperson Emeritus
Peter Croci o, Jr., M.B.A. Execu ve Vice Chancellor
Christopher Valleau Vice Chancellor/CFO/Treasurer
Terry Reid-Paul, M.B.A. Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Charlie Parker Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management
Robert Keiser, Ph.D.
Andrew Lee, M.B.A.
James Waldman, J.D.
Sherry Olsen, M.B.A.
Rev. Louise Morley. D.D.
Ashley Neff, B.A.
Vice Chancellor of Graduate School
Vice Chancellor of Informa on Technology
Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs
Vice Chancellor of Online Division
Ombudsman
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF
Campus President
Nicole Mathieu, Ph.D. Dean of Academic Affairs
Marc Ge y, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Jennifer May, MSM Director of Admissions
Melissa Richards, B.S.
Sarah Miller, M.S.
Director of Financial Aid
Director of Student Services
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Dora Cooper-Campbell, M.H.A.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Gloria Wyatt, Ph.D.
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Dora Cooper-Campbell, M.H.A.
GENERAL STUDIES
Karla Greene, D.C.
MEDICAL ASSISSTING
Lora Murphy, B.S.N
NURSING
Jaimee Kastler, Ph.D.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Vicki Thomas, M.S.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Gloria Wya , Ph.D.
FACULTY MEMBERS
BUSINESS
Anna Gonzalez, M.S.
Ronald Thomas, Ph.D.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Maldine Bailey, J.D.
Jeremy Nikolow, M.A.
Byron Williams, M.S.
CYBERSECURITY
Natalie Thompson, M.S.
FACULTY
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Amanda Andrews, B.S.
Natalie Cauffman, B.S.
Tracy Ohntrup, B.S.
GENERAL EDUCATION
Earnest Fingers, Ph.D.
Victoria Gingras, M.A.
Jayne Kwiatkowski, D.C.
Sarah Neel, M.S.
Marcial Oxamendi, M.S
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Zachariah Roseman, M.S.
MEDICAL ASSISSTING
Stephen Ali, B.S.
NURSING
Ashley Alt, M.S.N
Marcella Harte, D.N.P.
Lorraine Ledgerwood, M.S.N.
Marlene Lucas, D.N.P.
Jacqueline Powers, M.S.N
Staci Redding, D.N.P.
Anne Smith, M.S.N.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Caitlyn Amorim, B.A.
Baraa Barakat, Dr.O.T.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Amanda Bratcher, B.A.S.
Debbie Davis
Lisa Marie Menzel, B.A.S.
Commencement Messages
It was a hard road, and a long road,
Stefany Atwood
But you kept your eye on the prize.
And with much work, and with some prayer,
You've reached the goal to be one of the wise!
¡La familia está muy orgullosa de !
-Mom and Dad
Yolanda Delgado
Watching you reach this moment has been nothing short of amazing. I know this journey was not easy, nor was it kind. It was full of hard choices, sacrifice, and strength that many didn’t see. It takes real courage to leave a 25+ year career you love to chase something new. I saw that. It takes strength to not run back to what’s easier when things get difficult. I saw that too. Some parts were amazing, while others were ugly. You took the good with the bad and kept your head up, even when all you wanted to do was put it down. I hope you look at this accomplishment and see what I see: a woman who never gave up, no ma er how heavy life became, no ma er how much she wanted to. I am endlessly proud of you, and I hope you are proud of yourself too. You deserve this moment, this joy, and everything that comes next. Congratula ons, graduate. We know you’ll be even more amazing at what comes next. We love you, always.
-Michelle, Sco , Olivia & Liam
Commencement Messages
Way to go R.T. Grads!!
- Amanda Bratcher, Lisa Menzel, Dr. Gloria Wya , and Debbie Davis
Congratula ons! You’ve officially reached a milestone of resonant propor ons. Like a perfectly tuned ultrasound wave, your hard work has propagated through every challenge, reflec ng strength, refrac ng doubt, and amplifying success. Your journey shows true mastery of frequency and focus turning obstacles into echoes of growth and aligning every effort into construc ve interference. In a world full of noise, you’ve created a clear signal. May your future con nue at peak amplitude, with breakthroughs that travel far and discoveries that always return to meaningful reflec ons. Keep pushing boundaries you’re opera ng at truly high resolu on now.
-Dee Dee Cooper-Campbell, Tracy Ohntrup, Natalie Cauffman, and Amanda Andrews
Commencement Messages
Yolanda Delgado
There are so many reason why we are so proud of you. You stayed strong even through the toughest of mes. You overcame obstacles that threatened to keep you from achieving your goals. You never gave up. You persevered. You are, in many ways, one of the strongest people we know. You inspire others to believe that anything is possible. This accomplishment is quite the turning point in your life and we are so proud of you for seeing it through!
-Love, Dawn, Mike & Julianne
Yolanda Delgado
To my daughter on your Gradua on Day, more than anything in the world, I want you to know how incredibly proud I am of you. Watching you grow and achieve so much in life has been the greatest joy. From your very first steps, to this momentous gradua on day today. You have amazed me with your hard work, dedica on, strength, and kindness. You are such a remarkable person in all you have achieved in your life; first gradua ng high school, becoming an EMT, then a paramedic, a deputy sheriff, and now a career in radiology. I am so proud to call you my daughter!! Congratula ons on achieving your goal.
-Love you always, Mama
Paige Gonzalez
Our only beau ful baby girl, there are not enough words to express how incredibly proud we are of you! You are a force to be reckoned with. So beau ful, strong, talented, and intelligent. A true inspira on, driven, dedicated and accomplished. Watching you grow from our amazingly perfect li le girl to blossoming into a wonderful woman, mother and wife is truly the most beau ful gi and blessing. We love you with all our hearts. Every single day you make us so incredibly proud!
-Love, Mom, Dad, and family
Mikila Mangold
Mikila, you are a true inspira on to all of us! While chasing your dreams, you’ve taken such beau ful pride in the li le things you do every single day. You’ve gone above and beyond in school, all while raising our five incredible children as a stay at home mom and you’ve crushed it every step of the way. I couldn’t be prouder of you. We are so blessed to watch you flourish into even more of the beau ful, intelligent soul you already are. Just know you’re doing an amazing job, and the kids and I can’t wait to see where you go next on this crazy, wonderful journey we call life. I’m truly blessed to be doing it all with you. We love you so much!
-Jordan
Commencement Messages
Ashtyn Salstrand
Congratula ons Ashtyn! From the me you le Colorado to this very moment, we have watched you transform. You didn’t just earn a degree, you discovered more of yourself, what you stand for and what you can achieve. We want you to know how proud we are of your resilience and determina on. You have been able to balance rela onships, personal growth, your job, your academics and the unexpected events along the way with a level of grace that is inspiring. You are a woman of character, intelligence and kindness and that is the greatest achievement of all. As you start this new chapter, it is ok to feel a li le bit of everything- excitement, uncertainty and even a li le fear. But please, do not doubt yourself and the tools you have built. It is a big world out there, but you have already proven that you can handle it! Remember that educa on is a founda on, but your heart is your compass. Trust your intui on and never lose the spark that makes you uniquely you. We are so proud of you and don’t forget, we always have your back! We love you!
-Michelle and Dad
Commencement Messages
Congratula ons to my Pediatric clinical students! From the classroom to the bedside, you have grown into compassionate, skilled, and capable professionals. You are more than prepared, confident, and ready to lead with knowledge, heart, and purpose. It has been a privilege to watch you work hard, support one another, and rise to every challenge along the way.
A huge shoutout to my Pediatric clinical students—Annamarie, Ayanna, Josh, Delaney, Jessmyn, Jes na, Mikayla, and Paule e. I am so proud of each of you and all that you have accomplished. As you begin this next chapter, always remember to take your breaks, care for yourselves, and never lose the compassion that brought you here.
And a very special shoutout to my bonus daughter, Andrea. Watching your growth, dedica on, and determina on has been such a joy. I am incredibly proud of you and excited to see all the amazing things ahead.
Congratula ons Class of 2026 your future is bright, and this is only the beginning.
-Dr. Marlene Cain Lucas DNP, RN, Keiser University Nursing Instructor
Graduates by Degree Program
GRADUATES
DOCTORAL DEGREES
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Bri any Muh
B.S., Keiser University, FL
M.B.A., Saint Leo University, FL
Title: Strategic Compliance in Higher Educa on: Enhancing Accredita on Adherence While Sustaining Educa onal Quality
NURSING PRACTICE
Evangeline Butler
B.S., Edison State College, FL
M.S., Keiser University, FL
Title: The Impact of 15-Minute Daily Sunlight Exposure on Perceived Stress Levels Among Adults in Assisted Living Facili es
MASTER DEGREES
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Natali Murgoski
CONCENTRATION: ACCOUNTING
Heather Langille
CONCENTRATION:
HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Natali Murgoski
MASTER OF ARTS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Steven Tsapatsaris
MASTER OF SCIENCE
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Heidi Casura
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
LaToya Wiggins
PSYCHOLOGY
Erica Armstrong
Brandy Cravens
Caroline Santos
NURSING
Ann-Marie Chain
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Kevin Gilbrech
Sherlly Howard-Lopez
Ma hew Johnson ¸□
Yahaira Torres ²
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Chas ty Burke ¸□
HOMELAND SECURITY
Rebecca Nunnery
PSYCHOLOGY
Elia Concha
Gabrielle Cordeiro
Mikila Mangold ○ΦΘΚ
Isabella McMahon
Julia Tarling
Deanna Walker
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
CYBERSECURITY
Joseph Kopnicky
Anthony White
HEALTH SCIENCES
Aliyah Tricoche
IMAGING SCIENCES
John Bernard Carpio
Denise Castellvi ○
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Kris na Atwood
Patrick Bailey
Makayla Ceradsky ○
Donald Douglas
Miriam Elsayed «
Akilah Gamble
Kevin Gilbrech
Vincenzo Graziano
Dennis Gustafson ¸□
Tamara Joseph
Brian La mer ○
Priscilla Lopez ¸□
Yanis Lopez
Sherri Mar n
Anthony Roncone ○
Gabryella Tracy ○
Bianca Wesley
Danielle White
Courtney Wilson ○
NURSING
Mary Anoah
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Ashley Croteau ■
Timothy Hyde ■Ê
Brianna Mouse
Tammy Tong
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Steven Demay
Emily Manley
Linder Paulino
GRADUATES
GENERAL STUDIES
Thea Barberi
Antoine e Bennerson
Jade Brown
Linda Cameron
Kaitlin Cohen
Abigail Dunn
David Febus
Cherylann Glass
Daniela Gonzalez ■
Ashley Hahn
Keyana Lawrence
Carol Lent
Angel Lugo
Kaia Mangum
Kylan Mangum
Abdiel Mar nez Gonzalez
Meisha-Kay Moody
Ashley Nicastro
Ty'Sen Pinkard
Stefani Walters
Kassady Willcox ■
Karley Youngs
HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATION
Allanna Mulroney
Virginia Neal
Kaiyana Riddick
PARALEGAL STUDIES
Veronica Caro
Brandon Hair
Jasmine Marshall
Brandon Rivera-Gonzalez
Katelynn Suarez-Bravo
GRADUATES
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Melissa Aguiar
Ashty Amin
Amber Bowden
Makaila Brown
Megan Bullock
Carlee Burr ■Ê
Alisha Claudio
Melissa Dyer
Lillian Federico
Cheyanne Finelli
Faith Fletcher
Kami Gervais
Cheri Howard
Skylar Jensen
Jodi Josten
Cassandra Junkin
Angelina Kinnaird
Veronica Kosonoy
Karissa Nace
Jasmyne Novoa ■Ê
Alanna Pukala ■Ê«
Jaci Reeder
Nayely Romero
Abby Rumford
Daniella Salazar
Ar ssa Shaffer
Sierra Shelton
Kenia Ventura
Eva Wallace
Savannah Wendel ■
Riley Wolfe ■Ê
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Stacy Flanders
Daniela Gonzalez
Cassandra Greene ■ ΦΘΚ
Michael Griffin
Sarah Newman
Kurt Thomas
James Windom ¸■
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE BILLING AND CODING
Melissa Boydstun
Macey Brickhouse
Amber Curry
Hannah Fellows «
Jana Hall
Lacie Keiper
Lenea Laird
Angelica O'Farrill
Sarah Saviolidis
Chris an Slater
Paige Stanley MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Rosa Cintron
Valle Crawley
Deasia Evans
Tyaune Payne ¸■
Aaliyah Reeves
Andrea Santos Soto
Caitlin Torrado
Jessica Whitlock
GRADUATES
NURSING
Gavkharkhon Adkhamova
William Almonte Millan
Andrea Astudillo
Samantha Brown
Mandy Cameron
Raquel Cartagena
Vianna Cornejo
Ayanna Daley
Alya Fogelsanger
Tyler Freda
Brooke French
Taila Gaines
Josh Garcia
Isabel Gardner
Lewinshy Gilot
Delaney Harrell
Jessmyn Kelly
Shannon Kennedy
Julia Kroschinsky
Caelan Ledford
MiKayla Linton
Madeline Marke e
Mary-Grace Miller
Paule e Moore
Keneisha Reckford
Valerie Rios
Jes na Robinson
Kelly Rogers
Alyssa Sandak
Emily Speich
Savannah Tatum
Annamarie Whalen
Terri Wright
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Jada Adams
Anique Biewend ■
Danielle Carlone SGA«
Daniel Elbers SGA«
Lorraine Grullon
Jacqueline Johnson ■ÊSGA«
Katherine Rodriguez Irizarry
Sunnyie Rountree
Haley Ruot
Ashtyn Salstrand
Tyler Stover
Kiers n Thielbar SGA
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Michael Almodovar
Samantha Apakian
Sacha Aviles
Tamara Blake
Anthony Blandeburgo
Hailee Borger
Nieves Cabra
Alondra Class Nieves
Skylar Coury
Yolanda Delgado
William Demmons
Jordan Drennen
Keston Esprit ΦΘΚ «
Rachael Fleharty-Strevig
Joi Flowers
Lamara Franklin SGA
Marx Gilot
Shari Hightower
Laney Hu o Bentz
Amairany Jimenez
Sydney Kruithoff
Breanna Lancaster
Chellsey Lee
Ross Mar n
Nash Mason
Ma hew McDonnell
Le cia Morgan
Alyssa Mummert
Alauna Neely
Brooke Nuss
Kevin Peterson
Teresa Philpo s
Kayla Pond
Elizabeth Post ■Ê
Clint Powell
Lizbeth Rivera
Serena Roa
Andrea Santos Nieves
Karla Scharf
Skyla Shaw
Zachary Small
Alexandra Smith
Charles Stewart
Chris na Strickland
Katherine Wa ers
ACADEMIC REGALIA
Origin and Use
The academic costume worn today originated during the 12th and 13th centuries, when gowns and hoods kept scholars and clerics warm. The dis nc ve gown served to set the student apart from other ci zens. Un l a er the Civil War, students at most American universi es wore caps and gowns daily. They varied in design un l they were standardized by the American Intercollegiate Commission in 1894. At that me it was decided that all robes would be black - bachelors' gowns to be made of worsted stuff with pointed sleeves, masters' gowns of silk with long, closed sleeves, doctors' gowns of silk with longer sleeves and faced with black velvet from hem to neck and back. They also carried three velvet bands around each sleeve about the elbow. Hoods were made of the same material as the gowns, the length varying with the degree. The lining of the hood iden fies the highest degree-gran ng university by its color. Keiser University’s colors are blue and white.
The border of the hood indicated the academic discipline in which the degree was earned, as listed below:
Agriculture
Maize
Arts (Liberal Arts), Le ers (Literature), Humani es White
Chiroprac c Medicine Gray
Commerce, Accountancy, Business
Criminal Jus ce
Drab
Midnight Blue
Den stry Lilac
Economics Copper
Educa on
Engineering
Fine Arts, Architecture
Light Blue
Orange
Brown
Forestry, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Russet
Health and Rehabilita on
Journalism
Law
Library Science, Informa on Management
Sage Green
Crimson
Purple
Lemon
Medicine Green
Music
Nursing
Oratory, Communica ons Studies, Broadcas ng
Pink
Apricot
Silver Gray
Pharmacy Olive Green
Philosophy Dark Blue
Psychology
Public Administra on, Public Policy, Foreign Service
Gold
Peacock Blue
Public Health Salmon Pink
Science (both Social and Natural) Golden Yellow
Social Work Citron
Theology, Divinity
Veterinary Science
Scarlet
Gray
HONORS REGALIA SYMBOLS
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATE DISTINCTIONS
CAMPUS ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS
¸Perfect 4.0: Blue and white cords
□Summa Cum Laude: 3.90-4.0: Gold stole
○Magna Cum Laude: 3.70-3.89: Silver stole
²Cum Laude: 3.50-3.69: Bronze stole
«Leadership Dis nc on Program: Red cord
ΔΜΔ DELTA MU DELTA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Member: Purple and gold ΔΜΔ cords
ΣΒΔ SIGMA BETA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY
Summa Cum Laude 3.90-4.0: Green ΣΒΔ stole
Magna Cum Laude 3.70-3.89: Green and gold ΣΒΔ cords
Cum Laude 3.50-3.69: Double green ΣΒΔ cords
AΦΣ ALPHA PHI SIGMA HONOR SOCIETY
High Honors 3.75 – 4.0: AΦΣ stole
Honors 3.50 – 3.74: AΦΣ cords
3.20 – 3.49: AΦΣ medallion
ASSOCIATE DEGREE CANDIDATE DISTINCTIONS
CAMPUS ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS
¸ Perfect 4.0: Blue and white cords
■Ê High Honors 3.75-4.0: Gold cord
· Honors 3.50-3.74: Silver cord
« Leadership Dis nc on Program: Red cord
HONOR SOCIETY AND ASSOCIATION DISTINCTIONS
SAP THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS
Undergraduate: 2.75-3.49 : Silver NSLS stole
Undergraduate: 3.5-4.0: Presiden al Honors
Graduate: 3.5-4.0: Presiden al Honors
ΦΘΚ PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY DISTINCTIONS
Member: G.P.A. 3.25-4.0: Blue and gold ΦΘΚ cords
ΨΧ PSI CHI THE INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN PSYCHOLOGY
Member: G.P.A. 3.4-4.0: PSI CHI medallion
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
Member: Double blue and red cords
STUDENT VETERANS ASSOCIATION (SVA)
Member: SVA stole
Note: This program is not an official University document. Due to me requirements, it must be printed before final grades or lists of degree recipients can be completely determined. Inclusion or exclusion of student names and/or honors dis nc ons is not to be taken as a cer fica on of their official status as graduates. This program will not be revised or reprinted.
KEISER UNIVERSITY
Class of 2026 Graduates:
Nearly 4,700 Keiser University students graduated from campuses statewide in 2026, embarking on their futures armed with the educa on, professionalism and experience earned through their commitment to reaching their higher educa on goals. We are proud to congratulate the 2026 gradua ng class of Keiser University and invite them to stay engaged with their alma mater!
About Keiser University:
Founded in 1977 by Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, to address the need for quality career educa on with a hands-on orienta on, small classes and innova ve scheduling, Keiser University has been providing quality educa on to students in Florida, the U.S., and interna onally for nearly half a century. Today, Keiser University serves nearly 20,000 students and comprises 21 Florida campuses, including the Graduate School, College of Chiroprac c Medicine, and the residen al flagship campus, as well as interna onal campuses and a na onally-ranked online division. Keiser University offers more than 100 academic degree programs from the associate through doctoral levels in targeted industries such as healthcare and nursing, informa on technology and cybersecurity, engineering, criminal jus ce, business, and homeland security, among other career fields. As the largest member of the Independent Colleges and Universi es of Florida (ICUF), Keiser University is a private, not-for-profit, university with a philosophy of serving “students first.” Approximately 4,000 employees mostly Floridians work daily with a collec ve commitment to developing the state’s workforce talent. Keiser’s career-focused educa on is complemented by an emphasis on founda onal skills such as professional dress, punctuality, a endance, civic responsibility, leadership and community service. Keiser University is an essen al partner to employers, a recognized educa onal leader in our communi es, and above all, a valued choice for students and graduates.
Accredita on:
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Associa on of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award cer ficates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate levels. Keiser University is accredited as a Level VI ins tu on in recogni on of its doctoral degree programs.
Crea ng Social Mobility and Mee ng Workforce Needs:
An independent study by the Washington Economics Group es mated that Keiser provides an es mated $3 billion in posi ve annual economic impact on the State of Florida with a direct and indirect employment impact of about 30,000 jobs. The University con nues to address the talent needs of in many of Florida’s targeted industries. Keiser University has consistently been ranked one of the top universi es in the country in providing upward social mobility to students, earning the No. 1 spot in 2023 from U.S. News & World Report.
Our Mission:
Through quality teaching, learning, and research, Keiser University is commi ed to providing students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary for successful employment in targeted and emerging industries. Keiser University is steadfastly commi ed to serving the community through the development of meaningful rela onships and philanthropic outreach designed to enrich and empower our students, Florida, and the na on.
