Commencement is May 16; Curtis KS Levinson to Deliver Address

It's time to celebrate the achievements of Capitol's soon-to-be graduates as they complete their paths to a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree. Commencement ceremonies will be held on the Capitol campus in South Laurel on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 9:45 am. The event will  be streamed live via this link. For graduation requirements, commencement procedures and other information, click here.

The program will include presentations of student awards, remarks by President Michael T. Wood, a special musical segment, and the presentation of degrees.

This year's commencement speaker is Curtis KS Levinson, the United States Cyber  Defense Advisor  to NATO and a member of Capitol's Board of Trustees.

Mr. Levinson has 25 years of focused experience in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. He has advised  two sitting Presidents of the United States, two Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff  and the Chief Justice of the United  States on issues of Cybersecurity and Enterprise Technology.

He is a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and the London School of Economics  in London, England. He has also completed postgraduate coursework at the National  War College, Columbia University, and the  Wharton School of Business. His professional certifications include: Master Business Continuity Planner, Certified Data Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Business  Continuity Planner and Certified Homeland Security Professional.

"I am especially pleased to have Mr. Levinson as our commencement speaker for several reasons," President Wood said. "One is the contribution he has made to our country by serving as our defense advisor to NATO on cybersecurity. He has done a great deal to enhance the corporate and government posture of the United States in terms of antcipaiting and responding to cyber threats.

"At the same time, he has shown dedication to and support of Capitol Technology University as a member of our Board of Trustees. I think that what he has to say to our graduates will present an inspiring message to them as they go forward with their careers."

In addition to Mr. Levinson's address, the commencement program will include musical selections performed by the Columbia Brass Quintet and soloist Andrew Exner. The Color Honor Guard of Laurel High School will present the school colors, and Reverend Robert B. Culp, a retired Presbyterian minister, will conduct the invocation.

Capitol Technology University is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to education in engineering, computer science, information technology and business through practices of leadership and innovation. Founded in 1927, Capitol offers associate, bachelor’s and master's degrees, doctoral programs in cybersecurity and management and decision sciences, and professional development training and certificates.

Academic programs are grounded in centers of excellence; these include the Space Operations Institute, the Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center, the Innovation and Leadership Institute, and the Center for Space Science Education and Public Outreach. The college campus is located in Laurel, Maryland, a suburban setting midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. www.captechu.edu.