Brandt Miller, AVP, Commercial and Ag Lender for Liberty National Bank was awarded a diploma on Aug. 12, at commencement exercises during the 72nd annual session of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The School, sponsored by state bankers associations from across the central United States, as well as the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was established in 1945 to provide bankers with an opportunity for advanced study and research in banking, economics and leadership. 

Instruction at the Graduate School of Banking takes place during two-week resident sessions for three consecutive summers, along with comprehensive study between summer resident sessions. 

The curriculum focuses on the management of strategic issues faced by banking executives and financial services industry professionals.

The Graduate School of Banking enrolls approximately 600 US and international professionals each year.  More than 85 esteemed academicians, economists, government officials, and industry professionals comprise the School’s faculty.

Jill Castilla, president and CEO, Citizens Bank Edmond, Oklahoma, was the featured speaker at commencement; Castilla is a 2006 alumnus of the Graduate School of Banking.