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The American University of Nigeria recently held its 38th regular pledge and matriculation ceremony, welcoming its inaugural batch of nursing and public health students on January 29th.
This significant event underscores the institution’s commitment to upholding its core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Service.
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During the ceremony, Interim Registrar Mr. Daniel Okereke introduced the diverse group of enrolled students to the University’s President, highlighting their origins from various parts of Nigeria.
President Dr. DeWayne Frazier extended congratulations to the new students, acknowledging their choice to embark on a transformative academic journey at AUN. He expressed confidence in their potential to make a positive impact not only within the university but also across the continent.
Dr. Frazier took a moment to appreciate the dedication and hard work of the faculty, staff, and returning students, attributing their collective efforts to the prestigious status of AUN. He also expressed gratitude to parents for entrusting their children to the care of AUN, assuring them of a significant and positive transformation during their time at the university.
Highlighting the familial aspect of AUN, President DeWayne emphasized that the institution is more than just a university; it is a close-knit community committed to bringing out the best in its students.
In their remarks, Dean of Students Mr. Byron Bullock, SGA President Talford Ongolo, and AUN Honor Society President Safiyya Auwal underscored the university’s focus on community-building and nurturing the next generation of leaders, emphasizing that AUN extends beyond academics.
Several matriculating students, interviewed separately, expressed excitement about the commencement of their academic journey at AUN, noting the promising environment the university presents for pursuing their dreams.
The ceremony also included a moment of silence to honor the memory of late student Ahmed Abdulkadir Tukur, a Natural Environmental Science student in the School of Arts and Sciences, who passed away at the end of the previous Fall semester.
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