Local residents recently received degrees from Berkeley College at the school's spring 2007 commencement ceremony.

Sheryl Charles and Shalini Jagdees, Arverne residents, were both honored with degrees in Business Administration/ Management. Broad Channel resident Mary Bostwick received a degree in Paralegal Studies, and Far Rockaway resident Marc Michel graduated with a degree in Accounting.

A leader in business education for more than 75 years, Berkeley College currently maintains an enrollment of 5,500 students. The college maintains two New York campuses in midtown Manhattan and White Plains, and four New Jersey locations. Berkeley also operates an extension center in lower Manhattan, and offers an online degree program.