ATSU-CGHS’ commencement ceremony honors the class of 2026
Posted: June 8, 2026
A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) celebrated the graduation of 179 students from nine different degree programs on Friday, May 22, at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona.
67 earned master of public health (MPH) degrees, 36 earned doctor of education in health professions (EdD) degrees, 26 earned doctor of health administration (DHA) degrees, 26 earned doctor of health sciences (DHSc) degrees, 15 earned master of science in kinesiology (MSK) degrees, three earned master of health sciences (MHSc) degrees, three earned doctor of nursing practice degrees (DNP), two earned master of education in health professions (MEd) degrees, and one earned a master of health administration (MHA) degree.
Jeffrey L. Alexander, PhD, FAACVPR, ACSM-CEP, professor, Health Sciences, served as the ceremony’s grand marshal, while the commencement address was delivered by Kyle Smith, DO, EdD, FACP, FASDIN, ’23, founding medical director and clinical assistant professor, Tarleton State University.
Additional speakers included ATSU-CGHS Dean Marisa Hastie, EdD, MS, ACSM EP-C, PN-1, FACSM, Gaylah Sublette, MBA, president, ATSU’s Missouri campus, and Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, FACOFP, ’11, who delivered the Board of Trustees greeting.
ATSU Chancellor Craig Phelps, DO, ’84, provided closing remarks.
Watch the full ceremony and check out more photos below!
