Baptist Health College Little Rock Graduates 197 Students at 2024 Fall Commencement
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health College Little Rock hosted its Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Barton Coliseum. This fall, 197 graduates crossed the stage from five programs of study: Patient Care Technician, Surgical Technology, Practical Nursing, Nursing-Traditional and Nursing-Accelerated.
This fall’s commencement address was given by the Rev. Michael Rogers, D. Min, BCC, system director of Pastoral Care at Baptist Health. The introduction of classes and announcement of awards was by Dr. Karen James, PhD, OTR/L, CAPS, CLA, interim president, and Dr. Susan Brock, DNP, RN, interim dean of nursing. Students were presented their diplomas by Greg Crain, president of Baptist Health’s central region.
Dr. James is proud of this fall’s graduating class and their accomplishments.
“We celebrated not just the accomplishments of this remarkable graduating class, but also their resilience and determination,” said Dr. James. This fall’s graduates stand as a testament to the power of perseverance and the promise of a brighter future. As an interim president, I am honored to witness the impact they are poised to make on the world. The journey ahead is theirs to shape, and I have no doubt they will lead with courage and purpose.”
To learn more about Baptist Health College Little Rock graduates, visit bhclr.edu.
About Baptist Health
For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 250 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app.