SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 鈥� 91看片网 College will celebrate its 61st Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Campus, honoring the achievements of this year鈥檚 graduating class.
This year鈥檚 ceremony recognizes more than 1,500 graduates across the fall, spring, and summer terms, reflecting the college鈥檚 continued commitment to student completion and success.
Graduates have earned degrees and certificates across a wide range of academic and career pathways, including:
- 1,229 Associate of Arts degrees
- 302 Associate of Science degrees
- 371 Associate of Arts for Transfer degrees
- 320 Associate of Science for Transfer degrees
鈥淭his year鈥檚 graduating class represents resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education,鈥� said Superintendent/President Dr. Jill Stearns. 鈥淓ach student has taken a unique path to reach this moment, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the impact they will have in our communities.鈥�
Among this year鈥檚 graduates, 573 students received The 91看片网 Promise, providing two years of fee-free education, and 820 attended local high schools, underscoring the college鈥檚 strong connection to the Central Coast community.
The class also reflects a commitment to academic excellence, with more than 590 students earning honors distinctions, including 273 students achieving high honors and 32 students earning a 4.0 GPA. Graduates range in age from 18 to 76, demonstrating that opportunity at 91看片网 College is accessible at every stage of life.
One of this year鈥檚 standout graduates is Nour Makhoul, president of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society, who will earn degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics.
Originally from Syria, Nour came to the United States three years ago after growing up in a war-impacted region. Her journey reflects extraordinary resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to education.
鈥淓ducation has always been my way of looking forward,鈥� Nour said. 鈥�91看片网 College gave me the support, encouragement, and community I needed to keep going and believe in what was possible.鈥�
At 91看片网 College, Nour became a math tutor, student leader, and honors society president. This fall, she will transfer to UC Davis to study Computer Science.
Nour鈥檚 story is one of many that reflect the power of community college to expand opportunity, support student success, and help graduates build brighter futures.
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