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(CHICAGO) (June 28, 2019) <\/strong>The Chicago Campus of The Chicago School will celebrate graduation on July 1 at The Auditorium Theatre. More than 400 graduates from the Chicago and online campuses will receive degrees. Celebrating its 40th<\/sup> anniversary, The Chicago School<\/a> is a non-profit university devoted exclusively to psychology and related behavioral health sciences.<\/p>\n

Honorary degree recipient Deepa Iyer is a South Asian American author, lawyer, community leader, and immigrant. She started the first national non-profit civil rights organization that works with South Asians called South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), and is the bestselling author of \u201cWe Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jenifer White, Ph.D., is the 2019 distinguished alum. An international psychologist, and arts-based researcher, she is the founder of Project 1948, a nongovernmental organization that combines photography and the human voice as a platform for social impact in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The organization holds a Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, and works in alignment with the UN\u2019s Global Goals for promotion of peace.<\/p>\n

Student speaker Shantara Belnavis, M.A. (2019) is a recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Student of the Year Award, and is committed to service to the community. She has volunteered with Hip Hop Heals, a youth violence prevention program, tutors at-risk youth and volunteered with a domestic violence homeless shelter. She will be presenting with colleagues at the upcoming American Psychological Association convention.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is one of the best parts of the job,\u201d said TCSPP Chicago Dean Margie Martyn<\/a>, Ph.D. \u201cTo see all the years of hard work and sacrifice come to fruition in such a joyous celebration is inspiring. We are thrilled to have played a part in the success of so many who will use what they\u2019ve learned to make a positive impact locally and globally.\u201d<\/p>\n

About The Chicago School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is a nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral health sciences. The institution serves approximately 5,000 students across campuses in Chicago; Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine and San Diego); Washington, D.C.; New Orleans; and Dallas, as well as through online programs. The Chicago School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and its Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles are accredited by the American Psychological Association. With more than 25 graduate degree programs, thousands of hours of real-world training, and a wealth of international opportunities, The Chicago School is a leader in professional psychology and behavioral health education. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Chicago School is a proud affiliate of The Community Solution Education System<\/a>, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Lisa Riley
\nlriley@thechicagoschool.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Learn more about the The Chicago School
\n<\/strong>If you would like to learn more about our academic programs fill out the form below to request for more information or you can apply through our admission portal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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