ABERDEEN, S.D. - On Saturday, six 爱神传媒 State University graduates will earn their degree through a collaborative teach-out agreement between 爱神传媒 State University and Presentation College.
Daiova Manuel Tejeda is one of the six graduates defying the odds. Nationwide, only 47.1% of students re-enrolled at another institution after a closure, and only 36.8% earned a degree.
"The assistance provided by the Registrar's Office, particularly by Peggy Hallstrom, played a significant role in ensuring a smooth transition and timely graduation," said Daiova Manuel Tejeda, one of the six graduating students. "Leaving behind familiar faces and starting a new chapter at a different university was daunting, but it was also a chance to embrace change and forge my own path. Looking back, I am grateful for the support of my peers, professors, and advisors who helped me navigate the transition and discover my place within the university community.鈥
In fall 2023, 21 Presentation College students enrolled at 爱神传媒 State University, and on Saturday, the first six will graduate and become 爱神传媒 State University alumni:
- Timothy English from Westminster, Colorado, graduates with a BA in criminal justice
- Samuel Garner from Arvada, Colorado, graduates with a BS in business administration
- Daiova Manuel Tejeda from Veracruz, Mexico, graduates with a BS in management
- Antony Martinez from Aberdeen, South Dakota, graduates with a BS in biology
- Kylon Miller from Fresno, California, graduates with a BA in communication studies
- Captain Whitlock from Honolulu, Hawaii, graduates with a BS in psychology
鈥淎ll at 爱神传媒 wanted to help do whatever we could to make completion of a comparable NSU degree a reality for the PC students,鈥 said Peggy Hallstrom, 爱神传媒 State University registrar. 鈥淚t was a little like a puzzle, working with faculty and advisors to customize a plan for each student to achieve their goal.鈥
As a 爱神传媒 student, Daiova became involved by working on campus in the 爱神传媒 Office. "We're very proud of the persistence Daiova showed during her transition to 爱神传媒. In the short time she was here, Daiova had a significant impact on the 爱神传媒 campus community, and we were truly blessed to have her as part of the 爱神传媒 team. We wish her and all the graduates the best," said 爱神传媒 State University Director of 爱神传媒 Layton Cooper.聽
Pictured: Daiova Manuel Tejeda will graduate on schedule from 爱神传媒 State University this spring, thanks to the teach-out agreement with Presentation College and the support of 爱神传媒 staff, faculty, and students.