Press Release
Dixie State University recently celebrated the achievements of the institution’s largest-ever graduating class of 2,684 degree candidates at the university’s 111th Commencement Ceremony.
During the ceremony, held on May 6 in Greater Zion Stadium on the DSU campus, the university honored the Class of 2022, with 60 percent receiving bachelor’s degrees, 38 percent associate degrees and two percent master’s degrees. Candidates ranged from 16 to 79 years of age and included students from 49 states and 15 countries. Of the graduates, 63 percent are female and 37 percent are male.
Local students among the Dixie State University graduating class included:
- Paige Cooper from Price
- Kaelee Hooley from Castle Dale
- Madison Jensen from Castle Dale
- Hannah Powell from Price
- Morgan Jensen from Price
- Angelina Rondinelli from Price
- Aryal Christmas from Castle Dale
- Jacob Corrigan from Green River
- Jennifer Burdis
- Hailey Feichko from Price
- Rachel Huntsman from Castle Dale
- Jorrdon Richardson from Price
- Morgan Hurdsman from Castle Dale
- Lainee Jensen from Castle Dale
- Landon Fairbanks from Castle Dale
- Daulton Nelson
- Crystal Nef from Price
- Michelle Priano
- Jashea Migliori
- Ashley Burton
- Mariah Christiansen from Price
- Anthony Adams from Price
- Alyssa Parry
“What a tremendous honor it is to celebrate the achievements of our graduating Trailblazers,” Dixie State University President Richard B. Williams said. “Thanks to the experience they have gained through our hands-on educational opportunities, the Class of 2022 is graduating career-ready and will continue to blaze their own trails and make a difference in the world for years to come.”
The featured speaker at the event was Carly Fiorina, founder and chairman of Carly Fiorina Enterprises and former CEO of Hewlett Packard. From heading several philanthropic organizations, tackling global poverty and promoting female empowerment to leading Hewlett Packard to become the 11th largest company in the U.S. in the midst of the worst technology recession in 25 years and running for president in 2016, Fiorina is recognized as a passionate advocate for problem-solving, innovation and effective leadership.
Dixie State University is a premier open-enrollment teaching institution that offers more than 200 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States. With a commitment to its “active learning. active life.” approach to education, Dixie State provides personalized and engaged learning experiences that prepare students for rewarding careers and enriched lives. Outside of the classroom, students have the opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled opportunities for an active life that accompany DSU’s location in picturesque Southern Utah.
To learn more about Dixie State University’s 111th Commencement Ceremony, visit dixie.edu/commencement. For more information about Dixie State University, visit dixie.edu.
