Kansas City

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management Announces Bob Regnier as Graduation Speaker

DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management's Kansas City campus announced Bob Regnier as the keynote speaker for its graduation ceremony held at the Marriott Muehleback Hotel on June 20.

Regnier is the president and founder of Bank of Blue Valley, he currently serves as chairman of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Johnson County Community College Foundation and the REACH foundation, and formerly served as a board member for eight years and president for two years of the Blue Valley School District. Regnier currently resides in the Kansas City area.

DeVry University Student Earns Bachelor's Degree While Serving in Iraq, Master's Degree While Serving in Afghanistan

In 2004, Abraham Kyle was told that he needed to complete his bachelor's degree in order to keep his officer status for the Kansas National Guard. "DeVry University offered me exactly what I needed as a military officer - quick degree progression without sacrificing a quality education," said Kyle.

During his service in Iraq, Kyle tackled a full-time course load online, despite his 12 on/12 off, 7 day-a-week schedule. After returning to the U.S. in 2005, Kyle was sent to aid with the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort and again managed to continue his class work. In October 2005, he received his bachelor's degree in technical management.

Kyle decided to pursue a graduate degree, but before he could get started, he was deployed to Afghanistan. While in Afghanistan, Kyle registered for classes but was quickly sent back to the United States when he was severely injured by a rocket-propelled grenade. Only one month later, he began his Keller Graduate School classes online.

"Abraham Kyle is one of the most dedicated and inspiring students I have ever encountered," said Don Weiss, dean of graduate studies at DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management in Kansas City.

Kyle, now a father of five, received his master's degree in project management from Keller Graduate School in October 2007.

DeVry University Appoints Jennifer Mathes as Dean of Academic Affairs of Kansas City Metro

DeVry University's Kansas City campus is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Mathes to dean of academic affairs for the Kansas City metro.

Prior to joining DeVry University, Mathes served as the dean of business and social sciences and associate professor at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois as well as the dean of instruction for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. Additionally, she served on the Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau advisory board, and was the CEO of the Board of Directors for CT4U. Mathes earned her Bachelor of Science in mass communication as well as her Master of Science in business education from Illinois State University. Mathes also earned her doctorate in education from the University of Illinois. Mathes currently resides in Overland Park, Kan.