FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS
VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT ON JUNE 15
LARGO, Md. (June 11, 2020) – Commencement for the 2020 graduates of Prince George's Community College (PGCC) will be held on June 15 at 6 p.m., hosted for the first time in a virtual format.
Speakers will include Prince George's Community College President Dr. Charlene Dukes, Board of Trustees Chair Sidney Gibson, and Mikhail Floresca, president of the Student Government Association. Dr. Clayton Railey, executive vice president and provost of Teaching, Learning, and Student Success, will also speak at the virtual commencement ceremony.
The event will premiere on the PGCC-TV cable channels and Verizon FIOS 44, Comcast Xfinity 75, and on XFINITY channel 995 in HD. The ceremony will also stream on the PGCC-TV YouTube channel with closed captioning for the hearing-impaired. Viewers on YouTube will be able to post live comments while they watch.
Special messages from elected officials and community members will be included in the virtual event, produced by the College's TV station, PGCC-TV. Leading up to commencement, Prince George's Community College will also celebrate its 2020 graduates on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @pgccnews.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual events have replaced traditional commencement ceremonies at hundreds of colleges and universities in the region.
About Prince George's Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George's Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George's County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 40,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George's County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands. For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George's Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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