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SUMMARY:2026 December Virtual Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Achievement. Welcoming the Next Generation of DNP Leaders. DNPs of Color (DOCs) invites you to join us for our December 2027 Virtual DNP Commencement\, a special celebration honoring Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates and their remarkable achievements. Earning a DNP represents years of dedication\, perseverance\, and commitment to advancing nursing practice\, leadership\, and healthcare transformation. This celebration recognizes not only the degree earned\, but also the impact our graduates are prepared to make in their communities\, organizations\, and beyond. Whether you are a graduating DNP\, a proud family member\, mentor\, colleague\, or supporter\, we invite you to celebrate this milestone with the DOCs community. All DNP graduates are welcome to participate\, regardless of institutional affiliation or DOCs membership. Join us as we celebrate achievement\, honor the journey\, and welcome our newest DNP-prepared colleagues into a growing community of leaders and changemakers.\nFeatured Commencement SpeakersCommencement Speaker: Dr. Pedro MoranteDr. Morante will deliver the commencement address\, offering reflections on leadership\, professional purpose\, and the opportunities ahead for the next generation of DNP-prepared nurses.Student Speaker: Ghecora BoydGhecora Boyd will represent the graduating class\, sharing reflections on the DNP journey\, the significance of this milestone\, and the collective impact graduates can make in nursing and healthcare.Together\, we will honor the dedication\, perseverance\, and accomplishments of our newest DNP colleagues.Your achievement deserves to be celebrated. Your impact is just beginning.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p>Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Achievement. Welcoming the Next Generation of DNP Leaders. DNPs of Color (DOCs) invites you to join us for our December 2027 Virtual DNP Commencement\, a special celebration honoring Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates and their remarkable achievements. Earning a DNP represents years of dedication\, perseverance\, and commitment to advancing nursing practice\, leadership\, and healthcare transformation. This celebration recognizes not only the degree earned\, but also the impact our graduates are prepared to make in their communities\, organizations\, and beyond. Whether you are a graduating DNP\, a proud family member\, mentor\, colleague\, or supporter\, we invite you to celebrate this milestone with the DOCs community. All DNP graduates are welcome to participate\, regardless of institutional affiliation or DOCs membership. Join us as we celebrate achievement\, honor the journey\, and welcome our newest DNP-prepared colleagues into a growing community of leaders and changemakers.</p><p><br /></p><p><meta charset="utf-8" /></p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Featured Commencement Speakers</h3><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Commencement Speaker: Dr. Pedro Morante</strong></p><p>Dr. Morante will deliver the commencement address\, offering reflections on leadership\, professional purpose\, and the opportunities ahead for the next generation of DNP-prepared nurses.</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Student Speaker: Ghecora Boyd</strong></p><p>Ghecora Boyd will represent the graduating class\, sharing reflections on the DNP journey\, the significance of this milestone\, and the collective impact graduates can make in nursing and healthcare.</p><p>Together\, we will honor the dedication\, perseverance\, and accomplishments of our newest DNP colleagues.</p><p><em>Your achievement deserves to be celebrated. Your impact is just beginning.</em></p></body></html>
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URL:https://members.dnpsofcolor.org/events/Details/2026-december-virtual-commencement-1956664?sourceTypeId=Hub
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