PUEBLO – Pueblo Community College recognized 1,626 graduates in its 2024 commencement ceremonies this week.
On May 9, 1,349 students from PCC’s Pueblo and Fremont campuses graduated at the Southwest Motors Events Center in Pueblo. The 277 graduates from the PCC Southwest campus were honored May 11 in a ceremony at Mancos-Cortez High School.
Many students received more than one credential. In all, this year’s graduating class earned 2,101 degrees and certificates. Many of the certifications are in areas such as automotive technology, cosmetology, welding and health programs.
Thirty-seven students graduated with bachelor’s degrees representing PCC’s advanced paramedic practitioner, dental hygiene, nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy and secure software development programs.
This year’s class includes 335 high school students who earned a credential through PCC’s concurrent enrollment courses. The program enables them to take college classes while still attending high school. Tuition is paid by each student’s school district, saving families thousands of dollars.
These were the final graduation ceremonies for PCC President Patty Erjavec, who will retire this month.
“You are entering a world that is constantly evolving, where change is the only constant,” Erjavec said in her remarks to graduates. “Do not be daunted by the challenges that may come your way. Instead, see them as opportunities for growth and learning.
“Remember that your education does not end here. It is a lifelong journey that will continue to shape and mold you into the person you aspire to be. Never stop seeking knowledge, for it is the key to unlocking endless possibilities.”
