To show highlights and photos from 23 college graduations, we need to publish several blog posts. Here’s Part Three, which includes: Patrick & Henry, Piedmont Virginia, Rappahannock, Reynolds, Southside Virginia and Southwest Virginia.
Patrick & Henry Community College:
Graduation day on May 11 at Patrick & Henry Community College was one of the college’s big highlights of the year. P&HCC was thrilled to announce that 460 students earned 650 academic credentials this year, with 220 of these students participating in its 2024 graduation ceremony. These numbers mean that more students are getting the education, skills, and training they need to acquire good paying jobs in the communities served by our colleges.
Learn more about P&HCC’s Graduation
Piedmont Virginia Community College:
An estimated 790 students graduated from Piedmont Virginia Community College on May 13, earning almost 880 degrees, certificates or other credentials during the 2024-24 academic year. PVCC had 93 Nursing graduates during the year, the highest number of Nursing graduates in at least five years. This is the first year where the College had two cohorts graduating. 68 high school students also graduated with their associate degree.
Learn more about PVCC’s Graduation
Rappahannock Community College:
Rappahannock Community College celebrated its class of 2024 during a pair of ceremonies on May 9 and 10. RCC conferred 882 degrees and credentials this year. RCC Board Chair Jamie Tucker had special words of praise for the RCC-trained nurse who provided help after a significant surgery. “I had a nurse who was wonderful. That nurse showed me compassion, patience, and empathy. He was very skilled at what he had to do to help me. He listened. He encouraged…. What I would hope for each of you, is that you would be that kind of nurse,” said Tucker.
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Reynolds Community College:
Graduation ceremonies at Reynolds Community College spotlighted the grit and determination that so many of our students embody. As she received her degree on May 14, Samantha Carter had overcome homelessness and the demands of single parenthood. Her message to fellow-graduates: “It’s never too late to achieve your dreams. Don’t settle for what life serves you, set a goal, and work towards that goal. You can turn things around from a bad situation and rise to the top. It may not be easy, but it can be done.” Reynolds Community College proudly awarded degrees, certificates, and credentials to more than 1,600 students in the Class of 2024, ranging in age from 15 to 70.
Learn more about Reynolds’ Graduation
Southside Virginia Community College:
Southside Virginia Community College president Quentin Johnson encouraged graduates to always remember to “Catch” and hold onto “Panther Pride” as they embarked on the next chapter in their lives. SVCC held its commencement ceremonies May 11 with 464 graduates and approximately 2,600 guests in attendance.
Learn more about SVCC’s Graduation
Southwest Virginia Community College:
A capacity crowd was on hand May 10 for graduation ceremonies at Southwest Virginia Community College. 570 candidates for degrees and other credentials were eligible to participate this year. Dr. Ron E. Proffitt, this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and former president of Virginia Highlands Community College, served as the guest speaker. Proffitt previously held the position of Interim Vice President of Instruction and Student Services at Southwest.
Learn more about Southwest Virginia’s Graduation
You can access the other parts of the 2024 VCCS Graduations Wrap-up here.
