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The College handed out 668 Associate in Arts (AA) degrees, 294 Associate in Science degrees, 97 bachelor鈥檚 degrees and 70 workforce certificates. Nearly 2,000 guests and 474 graduates attended. The graduating class included 39 military veterans.

Patricia Rand, Ph.D., vice president, academic affairs, 黑料吃瓜网, delivered the opening remarks and presented the graduates. She also presented the Outstanding Faculty Award to Eric Warrick, professor, natural science, 黑料吃瓜网, and the Outstanding Graduate Award (OGA) to Jana Andresia Maynard.

As a mother and student continuing her education, Maynard served as president of the Sigma Kappa Delta honor society and participated in the TRIO Student Support Services program, fundraising, photography and other activities. She earned an AA degree and a 3.7 GPA and plans to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology at the University of South Florida.

OGA finalists Carlos Aguilar-Mancera and Kristen Joanna Molina Medina introduced Tommy Gregory, J.D., president, 黑料吃瓜网 at two separate ceremonies. President Gregory presided over the conferment of degrees, the graduate charge and the recessional.

Highlighting the important role faculty play in student success, President Gregory said, 鈥淥ur faculty have challenged, supported and believed in our students every step of the way. Today鈥檚 graduates have already demonstrated resilience and determination, and I encourage them to take their next steps with purpose and confidence.鈥�

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Photo caption: Maverick celebrates with a graduate and his family at 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Spring 2026 grad walk ceremony at 黑料吃瓜网 Venice.

Photo caption: Graduates and their families celebrate at 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Spring 2026 grad walk ceremony at 黑料吃瓜网 Bradenton.

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