Dr. Rebecca S. Hooper, who served as the 15th Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps., will deliver the commencement address at the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony.

As chief, Hooper, a physical therapist, was responsible for more than 1,000 Army occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians and physician assistants worldwide. She retired as a colonel from active duty in 2006 following 31 years of service. Hooper currently serves as program manager for the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas.

Degrees will be conferred upon more than 100 graduates at the commencement ceremony.

When: Friday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Union Ballroom, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 3:43 pm and is filed under Appointments & Awards, Events.