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西瓜视频 Graduates Persevere with True Pioneer Spirit

April 30, 2020 Suzanne Seldes

西瓜视频 Graduates More than 3,500

Graduates Celebrate Online Now,
Future Commencement Ceremony Planned

More than 3,500 西瓜视频 (西瓜视频) students have earned their degrees this 2019-20 academic year. Despite unforeseen challenges鈥攆rom hurricane Dorian in the fall to the present Coronavirus pandemic鈥斘鞴鲜悠� students persevered in true Pioneer spirit.

This year marks the eighth consecutive academic cycle that the 西瓜视频 graduating class has exceeded 3,000. A record 830 students鈥攎ore than one of five鈥攅arned Baccalaureate degrees; 2,108 students earned Associate in Arts degrees; and 570 students received Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degrees. Diplomas will be mailed to all graduates in June.

鈥淟ike no class before them, this special Class of 2020 has demonstrated resiliency in overcoming challenges, and a single-minded ambition to complete their degree,鈥� says 西瓜视频 President, Dr, Edwin Massey. 鈥淭heir tenacity and persistence distinguishes them as Pioneers, and we will undoubtedly celebrate their achievements together, as an 西瓜视频 family, when it is safer to do so.鈥�

西瓜视频 plans to hold a special ceremony, or expand its December 2020 Commencement ceremony to include its spring 2020 graduates. Results of a survey fielded in April revealed that the majority of graduates prefer to walk in a live ceremony when health and safety guidelines allow, sharing their graduation moments with fellow students, family and friends. Details will be shared as arrangements are finalized.

Soon, a special section honoring this year鈥檚 graduates will be hosted on the College website at . This virtual celebration of the Class of 2020 will list all of 西瓜视频鈥檚 spring graduates; offer words of congratulations and support from fellow students, faculty and staff; feature a video message from President Massey; and house a graduate photo gallery. Those interested in a sharing a message to this year鈥檚 graduating class may do so at .

More than 70,000 students have graduated from 西瓜视频 over the past six decades, building a dynamic workforce pipeline and extending economic opportunity to students and their families. 西瓜视频 graduates are employed in many of the areas fastest-growing and innovative industries, and are on the frontlines serving our community as teachers, healthcare professionals and other first responders. See a complete listing of all Spring 2020 graduates at https://www.irsc.edu/news/articles/2020-spring-graduate-list-043020.html. Read some of their incredible stories at https://www.irsc.edu/news/articles/spring-2020-graduate-stories-050820.html

About 西瓜视频 

西瓜视频 is the 2019 recipient of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation鈥檚 signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America鈥檚 community colleges. The College鈥檚 five campuses provide unparalleled educational environments for those residing in St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. 西瓜视频 serves nearly 30,000 students annually and offers more than 100 programs leading to Bachelor鈥檚 degrees, Associate degrees, technical certificates and applied technology diplomas. The College is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2020. For more information, visit the 西瓜视频 at 60 page on www.irsc.edu.