The graduates had emerged from cyberspace - from behind their computers in living rooms, bedrooms, basements and kitchens all over the state - to collect their diplomas, shake the hand of Dr. Trombetta, whom they had never seen before, and to meet one another in the fluorescent-lighted reality of the Sheraton ballroom.

These will ensure that our graduates emerge with the versatility and professionalism to back up their academic knowledge and give them the edge in the market place.

The first graduates of the secondary section emerged in 1959 from the Form 5 and S. M. 3 classes.

In addition to superior military training, graduates of the service academies emerge with the academic and life skills to become successful and productive citizens.

The first students began in 1839 and 1843 saw four graduates emerge.

First graduates followed in 1960 (one being the noted composer Jennifer Fowler) with a BA in Music, and the first graduates from the Bachelor of Music degree emerged in 1965.

The University is one of the very few schools outside Metro Manila whose graduates have not only hurdled government examinations but have emerged as topnotchers in the bar and board examinations.

First graduate with a university degree emerged in 1985 and then there was a stream of these students with more degrees.

The oft-repeated argument that every university and every country should have the right to develop its own curricula is only justified if graduates emerge from their courses of study with comparable qualitative levels of training.

After three years, graduates emerge not only with the skills required for a professional career, but also with the vision, heart and ethical standards needed for full artistic expression.