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Morrow Campus graduates gather for a photo-op.

On Saturday, April 9, 2016, The Morrow Campus of Ohio Christian University held its Inaugural Commencement Service at Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro, Georgia.  70 Associate, Bachelor, and Master level graduates, for onsite and online, participated in the historic ceremony.

MBA graduate Charlotte Daniely said, “The graduation was excellent.  I am extremely proud to say I am a graduate from Ohio Christian. The Lord was in the house!”

An honorary doctorate was awarded to Former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran.

Dr. Shawn Thomas, Dean for the Morrow Campus said, “The OCU mission has been fulfilled with these graduates.  I truly believe they are prepared to effective serve the church and society.” 

Ohio Christian University opened its doors on September 26, 2013 to 13 students.  The student population continues to have exponential growth.  For more information about OCU Morrow, please visit www.ocugeorgia.com.

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