Michelle Casey

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Michelle Casey of Spring Valley, an Illinois Valley Community College student, was awarded a bachelor’s degree in business administration at a commencement ceremony Sunday, Aug. 12. However, the degree awarded was not from IVCC, but rather from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

Casey completed her bachelor degree by participating in a unique educational alliance between IVCC and Franklin University. The bachelor’s degree completion program allows students in the U.S. to combine on-campus course work at their local community college with online classes through Franklin to complete their degree.