Edward Waters University confers first-ever masters degrees and graduates largest class

JACKONVILLE, Fla — Edward Waters University (EWU), Florida’s first private institution of higher learning and first Historically Black College or University held its commencement exercise Saturday, May 6th on campus in the Adams-Jenkins Sports and Music Complex. 

The graduation ceremony marked a new era at EWU as the Class of 2023 included 23 graduates from the University’s first-ever Masters in Business Administration program.

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In addition to the 23 Masters Degrees conferred 110 Bachelor Degrees were awarded in the areas of Business Administration, Communications, Mass Communications, Music Concentration, Biology, Criminal Justice, and Psychology, totaling 133 graduates, one of the largest graduating classes of EWU to date.

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“You didn’t graduate today to go backwards. But the degree you now hold should indeed propel you to go forward”, said EWU President and CEO, A. Zachary Faison, Jr. to the graduates. “We all share in your momentous achievement this morning, your journey to fulfill your ultimate destiny has only just begun!”

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