(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 22, 2001 ) Erin Brockovich, subject of the critically acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film Erin Brockovich, has been selected to deliver the commencement address at Jones International University(R)'s (JIU(TM)) Cyber Graduation on May 22, 2001, at 11 a.m. EDT. As a self-motivated, working mother, Brockovich will speak to graduates of JIU, the first fully online accredited university, about life-long learning, hard work and the importance of believing in yourself. Since JIU exists only in cyber space, it provides students the opportunity to attend classes when and where they want. Like Brockovich, many students enrolled in degree programs are working parents in search of an educational option that allows them to balance family, career and continued education. JIU's students range in age from age 25 to over 70 and come from 57 countries around the globe. Brockovich rose to fame in 1996 when, as a single mother and file clerk, she began an investigation on her own initiative that exposed the harmful effects of pollution on hundreds of residents in Hinkley, California, from a nearby utility company. As a result of her work, more than 600 Hinkley residents received $333 million in damages, one of the largest, direct-action legal settlements in U.S. history. She has gone on to spearhead several other high profile cases for the law offices of Masry & Vititoe and has received numerous awards and honors for her environmental work. "We're honored that Erin Brockovich has agreed to speak at our 2001 commencement ceremony," said Dr. Pamela Pease, president of JIU. "Her fascinating background and determination to succeed are traits that embody many of our graduates. Because her speech will be heard around the globe, we believe she will serve as an inspiration to women and men looking to further their education while juggling a career and family." The members of JIU's fifth graduating class, who come from across the United States and Canada, will receive a Masters of Arts in Business Communication or Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication degree. The commencement exercises will begin with a Webcast of the degree conferment ceremony followed by an online chat session that will enable faculty, students and guests to share in the celebration of JIU's class of 2001. On May 22, 2001, the ceremony can be viewed by logging onto http://www.jonesinternational.edu. After May 22, 2001, the graduation ceremony will be archived on the JIU site. About Jones International University(R), Ltd. Founded in 1993, JIU, the first fully online accredited university, offers more than 40 professional education programs, bachelor's and master's of arts in business communication degree programs, seven master of business administration degrees, and six master of education in e-learning degrees. The master of business administration degree program courses are offered in English and Spanish. JIU is a JonesKnowledge.com(TM), Inc. company. JonesKnowledge.com, a Jones International(TM), Ltd., subsidiary, is a leader in the development and deployment of online learning solutions to educational institutions, individuals, and corporations. To learn more about JIU, visit http://www.jonesinternational.edu. --------------- Produced for Jones International University Contact:Kelly GehrkeJones International University, Ltd.303-784-8232kgehrke@jonesinternational.eduNicole WolfPAN Communications978-474-1900nwolf@pancomm.com ---------------

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