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ENCEMENT

The WesternU-Oregon Commencement ceremony in
Lebanon, Oregon brought together current Oregon Gov.
Kate Brown and the first female governor in the state’s
history, Gov. Barbara Roberts.

“This morning represents a truly historic moment, as we
are honored by having the only two female governors of
the state of Oregon on our stage together today,” said
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Dean
Paula Crone, DO ’92. “In fact, this may be the first time
this has occurred on any university commencement stage
across the country. Both of these women have served as
role models and as examples to many of us. Their
influence and their impact are far-reaching.”

COMP-Northwest conferred degrees on 104 graduates,
bringing WesternU’s total number of 2019 graduates to
1,071 and raising the University’s alumni total to 16,469.

Read the full story and view a photo gallery here:
https://news.westernu.edu/two-governors-104-graduates-highlight-
westernu-oregon-commencement/

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