ATSU-ASHS celebrates 2026 ASHS commencement ceremonies
Posted: June 23, 2026
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) celebrated the graduation of 284 students from its online and residential programs on Friday, June 5, at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona.
From ATSU-ASHS’ online programs, 150 students graduated, including 10 from the Master of Science in Athletic Training program, 44 from the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program, 25 from the Doctor of Athletic Training program, 35 from the Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology program, and 36 from the Postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
From ATSU-ASHS’ residential programs, 134 students graduated, including 28 from the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, 28 from the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, 13 from the Doctor of Audiology program, 12 from the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, and 53 from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Christopher D. Ingersoll, PhD, LAT, ATC, FACSM, FNATA, FASAHP, FNAP, senior associate dean and chair, Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, delivered the distance learning commencement address. Gail M. Whitelaw, PhD, clinical professor, clinic director, and clinical audiologist, The Ohio State University, presented the residential commencement address.
At each ceremony, ATSU-ASHS Dean Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MS, MPH, welcomed guests and graduates, while ATSU Chancellor Craig M. Phelps, DO, ’84, and O.T. Wendel, PhD, president, ATSU Arizona & California campuses, also delivered remarks.
Watch the distance learning commencement ceremony here, and watch the residential ceremony here.
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