ATSU-CHC holds 2025 Central Coast Physician Assistant program commencement
Posted: September 22, 2025
A.T. Still University’s College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) honored 86 students from its Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program class of 2025 with a commencement ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.
Speakers included ATSU-CHC Dean Eric L. Sauers, PhD, ’97, ATSU Chancellor Craig M. Phelps, DO, ’84, and O.T. Wendel, PhD, president, ATSU Arizona & California campuses. Efren Torres, PA, ’24, led the alumni induction.
Jackie Carrera, CEO and president of the Santa Barbara Foundation, delivered the keynote address and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree prior to her remarks.
Watch the full ceremony and view more photos below!
