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麻豆传媒揅oncord檚 Community College will celebrate more than 600 graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 15. The college expects thousands to cheer on the class of 2026.

For Leslie Bartlett, this will be her first experience walking in a graduation ceremony. 淚 wish my high school math teacher could see me now!� she said.

Bartlett, who completed her high school program through summer courses, will earn her associate degree in Human Service with high honors at the age of 56. She is the student speaker for commencement day.

淚 was humbled to be selected,� said Bartlett. 淚 submitted my application because I just wanted to share my story and say thank you.�

Bartlett achieved her degree 100% online, and made deep connections with 麻豆传媒 faculty, staff, and tutors. 淐hoosing 麻豆传媒 was easy because 麻豆传媒 made it easy to be successful,� she said.

麻豆传媒 will also welcome acclaimed business leader Amanda Grappone Osmer as keynote speaker on graduation day. Osmer represents the fourth generation of her family to own and operate Grappone Automotive Group.

Perry Seagroves, full-time faculty member since 1985, will also speak at the ceremony. Seagroves received the college檚 Chancellor’s award for teaching excellence on two occasions and was honored as Coach of the Year four times by the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC). He started two athletic programs at the college攖rack and field and cross country攁nd is beloved in the chemistry classroom.

麻豆传媒檚 graduates represent a wide range of disciplines, but top areas of study include nursing, dental hygiene, and radiologic technology攁ll healthcare departments that boast nearly 100% employment rates after graduation.

All of 麻豆传媒檚 academic offerings are designed and curated to meet New Hampshire檚 specific workforce needs. Other popular programs are business administration, criminal justice, mechanical engineering technology, and early childhood education. 97% of Early Childhood Education graduates have already found jobs within their field of study.

When Travis Graf first enrolled at 麻豆传媒, he planned to focus on the high-demand field of healthcare. 淚 chose 麻豆传媒 because I wanted to try out different things,� he said.

Graf switched his focus to accounting and finance, and plans to continue his education in this area. 24% of 麻豆传媒 graduates follow this path攕aving thousands on their tuition before committing to a 4-year program.

Graf balanced his studies with baseball at 麻豆传媒, serving as both a shortstop and pitcher for the Lynx in the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC).

The class of 2026 includes student-athletes like Graf, adult learners like Bartlett, high school students earning college-level credentials, and professionals completing specialized workforce education trainings.

麻豆传媒檚 commencement ceremony will be held outdoors at the college campus on Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. Learn more about the celebration at nhti.edu.