Rockhampton's Spear family came together to celebrate recently as son Jarrod graduated with a Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) with Distinction, and picked up a Faculty Medal for academic excellence.

In the same week, daughter Jody started as a first-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Learning Management degree.

Jarrod Spear celebrates graduation with sister Jody, father Brad and mother Yvonne

Father Brad is a CQUniversity alumnus who completed his own IT degree with Distinction (and a project award) in 1996, and mother Yvonne has worked at the University for more than six years in an administration role.

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Jarrod originally planned to study full-time but he gained full-time work with QR National. His employer supported and accommodated his status as a part-time student.

Throughout his degree, Jarrod also continued his passion for trampoline sports, training and competing at a local, state, national and international level.

He has represented Australia on numerous occasions at world championships and other international events, and is currently Australian champion for Open Men's Double Mini Trampoline.

Mum Yvonne said the Spear clan is 'proud to be a CQUniversity family'.