Jones International University to Hold 2008 Cyber Graduation Ceremony on June 26

Business Wire, June 25, 2008

Brian Lamb, chairman and CEO of C-SPAN Networks, to address more than 500 graduates

DENVER, Colo. -- As countless graduates march down the aisle to "Pomp and Circumstance" during this busy graduation season, one university has put aside traditional caps and gowns in favor of a completely online ceremony.

Jones International University([R]) (JIU([R])), the first fully online accredited* university, will be honoring more than 500 graduates during its 2008 Cyber Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 4pm ET, 3pm CT, 2pm MT, 1pm PT.

The cyber ceremony will feature Brian Lamb, chairman and CEO of C-SPAN Networks, as commencement speaker. Opening remarks will be made by JIU's founder and Chancellor Glenn R. Jones, a pioneer in the field of online education.

The commencement ceremonies will be accessible to all visitors on JIU's website at http://graduation.jiu.edu.

"We're proud to honor the outstanding students who make up the class of 2008," said JIU Chancellor, Glenn R. Jones. "By earning their degrees at JIU, each student has not only reached an important milestone in their life and career, but will make the world a better place. At JIU, we firmly believe that education is empowering and can foster understanding, responsibility and a better sense of purpose in our world."

For the students, the cyber ceremony compliments their day-to-day educational experience with the school. JIU students attend their classes, talk with faculty, and work with groups on projects -- all online.

"I considered a number of online universities, but ultimately decided on JIU because of its supportive learning environment, one-on-one approach to career development, flexibility and its outstanding faculty," said graduate Michelle Voytko, who received her M.Ed. in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management. "Attending JIU was a perfect fit for me. By focusing on the needs of working professionals, JIU has helped me and others in this class gain the competitive edge required in today's workplace."

Since 1993, JIU has offered degree programs specifically designed for busy adults who need the flexibility of an online school but refuse to compromise on the quality of their education. To deliver this quality education, JIU employs a dedicated faculty from the world's most prestigious institutions and respected organizations, all of whom solidify JIU's reputation as the Gold Standard Online University([R]).

In addition to an unparalleled education, JIU's Total Professional Advantage[TM] program offers students the essential tools and strategies needed to successfully develop and manage their careers. As part of the program, each student creates a professional online portfolio, completes a series of career-forward workshops and has access to a certified career counselor.

Lamb, who helped create C-SPAN in 1979, has been a regular on-air presence at C-SPAN since the network's earliest days. Over the years, he has interviewed Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush and many world leaders such as Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev. Currently, Lamb hosts Q and A, an hour long interview program on Sunday evening with people who are making things happen in politics, media, education or technology.

*Jones International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The HLC may be contacted at 800.621.7440 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

About Jones International University([R]), Ltd. (JIU([R]))

As the pioneer in online education, Jones International University, offers an unparalleled online educational experience that provides essential tools and strategies for career starters, career changers, and career advancers around the globe. It offers an array of online undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees and professional certificate programs in the fields of business administration, education, and business communication and employs some of the greatest minds from many of the world's leading universities. JIU was the first entirely virtual university in the U.S. to be granted regional accreditation and continues to make its mark as the Gold Standard Online University([R]). Visit www.jiu.edu.