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Crownsville Native Graduates from Universal Technical Institute with Highest Honors and Perfect Attendance
Local resident was recognized for his academic achievements at his recent graduation from Universal Technical Institute

Crownsville native, James Llewellyn, was recognized for his academic achievements at his recent graduation from Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) in Exton, PA, the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
Llewellyn graduated from UTI’s Automotive Technology Program with TPAT training, with a 4.0 GPA and 100% attendance. He received 4 “Student of the Course” awards (earning the highest grade of the course), as well as 18 Directors List Awards and was nominated into the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society.
“Our students take their training very seriously,” says Bob Kessler, campus president of UTI-Exton. “Often there are many sacrifices that have to be made in order to pursue their technical program. There is work, life, and school balance that must be maintained in order to successfully complete their studies at UTI. Our students are mechanically minded, action-oriented experts who are fluent in technology, and geniuses at fixing things and solving problems. As automotive technicians who keep our cars running smoothly and our transportation infrastructure strong, they are the backbone of America, and they deserve every opportunity to succeed and pursue a career that makes them happy. At UTI, we’re for every student having the chance to chart their own path to success and we give students an education that sets them up for rewarding, life-long careers.”
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About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 180,000 graduates in its 50-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree and diploma programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).