JDHS alumna graduates magna cum laude from UAF

  • By FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
  • Sunday, May 21, 2017 10:28am
  • Neighbors

Claressa Ullmayer, Juneau-Douglas High School Class of 2012, graduated May 6, 2017, magna cum laude from the University of Fairbanks (UAF) with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Business administration degree in Accounting (BBA), and a minor in Spanish.

This fall, Claressa will enter an inaugural class for the Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program at Villanova School of Business, awarded by the Audit and Accounting firm KPMG. Upon her graduation she will be employed by KPMG in Philadelphia as an audit associate.

Her parents and Claressa wish to extend their sincere appreciation to Juneau schools faculty and staff, UAF faculty and staff, coaches, mentors, neighbors, family, and friends for the wonderful education and support their daughter has received in Alaska and beyond!

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