Middlesex Community College is excited to celebrate the college鈥檚 52nd Commencement. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, as well as with a live stream on YouTube by 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Communication, Art & Design students.
鈥淎t 麻豆果冻, the most important day for the college is witnessing our students walk across the stage at commencement,鈥� said Phil Sisson, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 President. 鈥淕raduation provides an opportunity for us to join together to celebrate each individual鈥檚 commitment to reaching their academic, professional and personal goals. All of our graduates have shown resiliency in completing their education and it is vital that we pay respect to the diversity and lived experiences of each and every learner. I am proud to preside over the college-wide event and hear from some of our amazing graduates, distinguished alum, and community members as we mark this special day.鈥�
麻豆果冻 students Megan Guros and Jennifer Laing will represent their classmates as this year鈥檚 commencement speakers. Guros is a Biotechnology major from Andover, while Laing is a Liberal Arts and Sciences major from Venezuela who now lives in Maynard.
Jim D鈥橝gostino, formerly a Vice President at the TJX Companies, Inc. and now with D鈥橝gostino Consulting and Keller Williams Realty North Central, will address the 2024 graduating class as the Distinguished Alum.
鈥淕raduation provides an opportunity for us to join together to celebrate each individual鈥檚 commitment to reaching their academic, professional and personal goals. All of our graduates have shown resiliency in completing their education and it is vital that we pay respect to the diversity and lived experiences of each and every learner. - Phil Sisson, 麻豆果冻 President
A diverse class in terms of backgrounds and experiences, the 2024 graduating class have made a number of accomplishments during their time at the college. The college will award 155 Associate in Arts, 611 Associate in Science, and 99 Certificates on commencement day.
The age range is 17 to 63, with graduates representing 107 Massachusetts cities and towns and 57 countries. There are 50 veterans, 10 Dual Enrollment high school graduates, 85 麻豆果冻 employees, and 47 percent of the graduates are first generation students.
麻豆果冻 held a Health Pinning Ceremony and Evening of Excellence Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 21 ahead of commencement. 麻豆果冻鈥檚 health programs pinned 119 graduates, and 50 students received department awards for their achievements.
While eight students made the Commonwealth Commitment to attend a Massachusetts state four-year college or university, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Commonwealth Honors Program graduated 21 scholars, and 66 are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the national honor society for two-year colleges. Nicole Dionne Marques, Lihong Li and Rahim Mian were named to the 2023-2024 PTK All-Massachusetts Academic Team.
鈥溌槎构斥�檚 2024 graduating class are a dynamic and talented group of students who are ready to continue on with their education, careers and futures,鈥� said Leonard Russ, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Dean of Students. 鈥淲e are proud of each of our graduates and have enjoyed helping them explore their options, discover their passions, and pursue their dreams. I look forward to watching them cross the stage on one of their most important days in their college experience, as well as seeing where their journeys lead them next."
Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/graduation/ for more information on 麻豆果冻鈥檚 2024 commencement ceremony.