SLCC commencement set for Thursday

South Louisiana Community College will host its Spring 2023 Graduation Ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lafayette’s Cajundome.

Nearly 600 graduates will walk across the stage having earned an associate degree, technical diploma, certificate of technical studies or high school equivalency diploma.

These students from across Acadiana will be entering the workforce or transferring to regional universities to continue their educational journey.

The spring 2023 graduates represent a diverse group of students who have completed a range of programs offered by SLCC, including studies in business, information technology, technical studies, liberal arts and humanities, nursing and allied health, STEM, transportation, and energy, and adult basic education.

“Graduation is a significant milestone in our students’ lives, and it is an honor to celebrate their accomplishments with them,” says Dr. Vincent June, chancellor of SLCC. “We are incredibly proud of our graduates and the hard work they have put in to achieve this momentous occasion. We see graduation as a beginning, for our graduates, and for our community.”

The commencement will be emceed by SLCC Foundation Vice President Gregory Daigle, partner and financial advisor of Pinnacle Group. The graduates will be addressed by Blaise Zuschlag, executive vice [resident of Acadian Companies, and student speaker Timothy Stroud.

The public is invited to attend and also encouraged to visit the SLCC website to stream the ceremony online. Viewers can connect by visiting www.solacc.edu.