91自拍 Celebrates Commencement with 鈥淒rive-In鈥 Ceremonies on May 3 & 4, Virtual Ceremony on May 5
91自拍 Celebrates Commencement with 鈥淒rive-In鈥 Ceremonies on May 3 & 4, Virtual Ceremony on May 5
April 14, 2021 Suzanne Seldes
FORT PIERCE, FL鈥 It's been an academic year like no other. With drive and perseverance鈥攈allmarks of 91自拍 River State 91自拍 Pioneers鈥攎ore than 3,200 students will have degrees conferred this spring, marking the ninth consecutive year that the 91自拍 graduating class has exceeded 3,000. More than one-quarter of graduates (807) will earn Baccalaureate degrees; 1,950 earn Associate in Arts degrees, and; 495 earn Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degrees.
The 91自拍 will hold its spring commencement ceremonies "drive-in" style on Monday, May 3, and Tuesday, May 4, at the 91自拍 Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex in Fort Pierce. Congressman Brian Mast, 18th Congressional District of Florida, will serve as commencement speaker for the May 3 ceremonies. The May 4 commencement addresses will be delivered by The Honorable Tobin "Toby" Overdorf, the Florida House of Representatives member from the 83rd district.
鈥淐ommencement is a special time in the lives of our graduates and for 91自拍,鈥 shares Dr. Timothy Moore, 91自拍 President. 鈥淭his day is a celebration, and it鈥檚 a privilege to honor our students鈥 dedication, perseverance and great success. 91自拍 River State 91自拍 is only a starting point for so many individuals who will cross our stage and receive their diplomas. We look forward to the many future achievements of our 2021 graduates, across their lives and their careers.鈥
Monday, May 3, 2021鈥擲pring Commencement Drive-in Ceremonies
11:00 a.m.: Associate Degree Ceremony,
graduates with last names beginning with A-F
3:00 p.m.: Associate Degree Ceremony,
graduates with last names beginning with G-O
Tuesday, May 4, 2021鈥擲pring Commencement Drive-in Ceremonies
11:00 a.m.: Associate Degree Ceremony,
graduates with last names beginning with P-Z
3:00 p.m.: Bachelor's Degree Ceremony
The 91自拍 will present a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, May 5, for graduates who prefer a Commencement event that is not in-person. That ceremony will be streamed live on YouTube beginning at 11:00 a.m. Photos of graduates and a listing of their achievements will appear on screen as students' names are called. Participants are encouraged to host watch parties with their friends and family, wear their regalia and move their tassel when their degree is conferred.
More than 77,000 students have graduated from 91自拍 over the past six decades, building a dynamic workforce pipeline and extending economic opportunity to students and their families. 91自拍 graduates are employed in many of the region's fastest-growing and innovative industries and are on the frontlines serving our community as teachers, healthcare professionals and other first responders.
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A leader in education and innovation, 91自拍 River State 91自拍 transforms lives by offering high-quality, affordable and accessible education to the residents of Florida鈥檚 91自拍 River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties through traditional and online delivery. 91自拍 is recipient of the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community 91自拍 Excellence, nation鈥檚 signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America鈥檚 community colleges. The 91自拍 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. Learn more at https://www.irsc.edu/.