黄瓜视频 (RCBC), whose graduation rate exceeds the national average for community colleges, will celebrate more than 1,100 graduates over two ceremonies on Wednesday, May 14, with keynote addresses featuring Stanley C. Middleman, Freedom Mortgage CEO and Phillies minority owner, and Jamie Martin, Strive Physical Therapy鈥檚 chief marketing officer and managing partner.
鈥淟ast year was the first time in the college鈥檚 history that 黄瓜视频鈥檚 graduation rate exceeded the national average, and this class is on track to do that for a consecutive year, which is tangible data that RCBC is fulfilling its mission to transform lives,鈥 said RCBC President Dr. Michael A. Cioce. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a wonderful time to celebrate the individual accomplishments of our students as they prepare to transfer to a four-year institution, begin their career or serve in the military.鈥
This year, the college will hold two ceremonies outside on the quad. The proceedings will be live-streamed on the college鈥檚 YouTube channel, accessible through . More details are available at .
- The Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences ceremony will be at 9:30 a.m. and will feature a keynote address from Stanley C. Middleman. Middleman founded Freedom Mortgage, one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing independent mortgage companies, and is a minority owner of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Emmanuel Lewechi, who has a 4.0 GPA and is one of 467 semi-finalists for the national Jack Kent Cooke transfer scholarship, will be this ceremony's valedictorian. The ceremony will also include posthumous recognition of two students.
The Health Sciences; Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and Adult Basic Education ceremony will be at 1 pm, featuring a keynote address from Jamie Martin, a physical therapist, healthcare executive and entrepreneur who has served RCBC on its Board of Trustees and Foundation. She is currently Strive Physical Therapy鈥檚 chief marketing officer and managing partner.
The ceremony will include remarks from Health Sciences President鈥檚 Award Winner Emma Marett, who was inspired to be a pediatric nurse by the treatment she received while recovering from illness, and STEM valedictorian Nakul Mittal, an immigrant from India who is graduating with a 4.0 GPA in Computer Science after immersing himself in many extracurricular activities such as student research projects.
This ceremony will also recognize the college鈥檚 Professor of the Year, selected by students.
The college expects more than 1,100 students to graduate in May. Nearly 400 have RSVP鈥檇 to attend the ceremonies. The college will share individual stories on the student speakers on its website and social media leading up to the ceremonies. More information is available at .
