Sportscaster Howard ‘the King’ Eskin Becomes Dr. Eskin, Delivers Goldey-Beacom College Commencement Speech

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Sportscaster Howard ‘the King’ Eskin Becomes Dr. Eskin,

Delivers Goldey-Beacom College Commencement Speech

 

Wilmington, DE – Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) held its 137th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2024, on the GBC campus in one ceremony with undergraduate students commencing first, followed by graduate and doctoral students next. A combined total of 346 students received degrees. Students represented 18 different states and 33 different countries with 8% of the total graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

 

Upon the recommendation of the GBC Honorary Degree Committee and following approval by the GBC Board of Trustees, President Colleen Perry Keith conferred upon Dr. Howard Eskin an honorary Doctor of Media and Communications degree, with all appropriate honors, rights, privileges and responsibilities.

 

Nationally known sportscaster Howard ‘the King’ Eskin delivered the commencement address to more than 1,500 family members and students. Dr. Eskin is a sports radio personality for SportsRadio 94 WIP as well as a sports anchor for FOX 29 News in Philadelphia.

 

Dr. Eskin, a self-admitted “Swiftie” walked onstage to Taylor Swift’s “Long Live”, whose words he takes to heart. Humbled by the invitation from GBC’s President Colleen Perry Keith, Dr. Eskin pointed to the large video screens and said, “I was beyond thrilled at the opportunity. In fact, I was so thrilled that I had an artist customize a pair of Vans for just this occasion.”

 

Wearing the Goldey-Beacom Vans throughout the ceremony, Dr. Eskin imparted three personal beliefs with students and their families. First, don’t give up on your dreams; second, don’t be afraid to take risks – there is no reward without risk; and three, the most valuable advice of all which was given to him by Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel – talent is overrated. Hard work usually beats talent most of the time.”

 

“Your achievement validates your hard work and diligence, the dreams and sacrifices of your family and loved ones and the College’s confidence in your knowledge and abilities,” said Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, GBC’s 14th president as she recognized the students’ steadfast efforts. “Be proud of this goal you have reached. Today is just the start of more great things for you all.”

 

Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 students enrolled from 29 states and 65 nations. The College offers 48 degree options in its graduate and undergraduate programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and finance. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.

 

The College began accepting students into three new degree programs in fall 2023: Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing, and two concentrations in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program: Cybersecurity and Esports & Gaming Administration. Also offered in fall 2023 are stackable new macro and micro graduate certificate programs.

 

The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is located in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

 

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