On Sunday 8 June 2008, St. John’s College School of Professional Studies held its official commencement exercises for the class of 2008 at the Landivar Gymnasium. The School of Professional Studies held its second commencement exercises with 65 graduates receiving their associate degrees. Rose Marie Lambey was the recipient of the Student of the Year award. Also noteworthy is that four students  from the Toledo District cohort of the Loyola Program completed their graduate studies having earned Master’s Degrees in Religious Education and Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans. Two students earned their Certificate in Human Resource Management.