̨ʹٷվ Community College held three graduation ceremonies on July 30 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.
A total 593 students graduated with 320 students choosing to participate in one of the ceremonies. ̨ʹٷվ awarded a total of 700 credentials, with some students earning more than one credential.
Of the total 593 graduates, 85 graduated cum laude, 53 graduated magna cum laude and 69 graduated summa cum laude.
̨ʹٷվ President Dr. Stephen Vacik reminded graduates of the importance of their education.
“The power of education is that it drives our vision for a better life,” he said. “Our vision as an institution is that ̨ʹٷվ will serve as a catalyst to create a compelling culture – right here in Mississippi.
“And, while the graduates who sit upon this stage today represent a diverse set of circumstances, they are connected by their belief that a community college education is a step up to a broader opportunity, to build a better life, and to contribute to the communities we live in,” Dr Vacik said.
With six campuses in central Mississippi, ̨ʹٷվ Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills.
PEARL – ̨ʹٷվ Community College held three graduation ceremonies on July 30 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.
A total 593 students graduated with 320 students choosing to participate in one of the ceremonies. ̨ʹٷվ awarded a total of 700 credentials, with some students earning more than one credential.
Of the total 593 graduates, 85 graduated cum laude, 53 graduated magna cum laude and 69 graduated summa cum laude.
̨ʹٷվ President Dr. Stephen Vacik reminded graduates of the importance of their education.
“The power of education is that it drives our vision for a better life,” he said. “Our vision as an institution is that ̨ʹٷվ will serve as a catalyst to create a compelling culture – right here in Mississippi.
“And, while the graduates who sit upon this stage today represent a diverse set of circumstances, they are connected by their belief that a community college education is a step up to a broader opportunity, to build a better life, and to contribute to the communities we live in,” Dr Vacik said.
With six campuses in central Mississippi, ̨ʹٷվ Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills.
Our Mission: ̨ʹٷվ Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
Our Vision: ̨ʹٷվ Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Our Values: ̨ʹٷվ Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.
To learn more, visit or call 1.800.̨ʹٷվCC
Kayla Foster, left, of Vicksburg, earned an associate of applied science degree in welding. With her is her mother, Rachel Foster.
Graduating from ̨ʹٷվ Community College on July 30 were, from left, Jmarious Thomas of Byram, Kiara Thomas of McComb, Cheryl Walker of New Hebron and Khamiya Wilson of Arcola.
Nathaniel Horton, right, of Jackson, earned an associate of applied science degree in early childhood education. With him is his mother, Pamela Osborne.
Jessie Bailey, left, of Brandon, earned an asssociate degree toward her planned career in nursing, which she plans to study at Mississippi University for Women. With her is her friend, Kayla Jennings, also of Brandon.
From left, Jonathan Morgigno, ̨ʹٷվ President Dr. Stephen Vacik and Maniya Johnson
De’Emmareld Bennett, left, of Jackson, earned an associate degree toward a career in elementary education she plans to pursue at Jackson State University. With her is her boyfriend, Treveon Blackmon.
David Wayne Barrett, of Florence, earned an associate of applied science degree in Computer Networking.
Zoe Rutherford of Crystal Springs checked in to graduation with ̨ʹٷվ Community College employee Wanda Massey on July 30.
Damon Porter of Terry asked a question of ̨ʹٷվ Community College employee Loretta Sutton, a sign language interpreter for the hearing impaired, before the July 30 graduation ceremony.
Jerry Weems of Pelahatchie graduated from ̨ʹٷվ Community College on July 30. ̨ʹٷվ employee Colleen Hartfield of Raymond doublechecked his card before he got in line to graduate.
Graduating from ̨ʹٷվ Community College on July 30 were, from left, Stephanie Pope of Simpson County Kanseume Perry of Jackson and Wendy Oakes of Vicksburg.
