Celebrating Local Success: Over 1,200 Graduates Emerge from DCCC with Bright Futures

On May 16, 2024, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) held its graduation ceremonies at West Chester University’s Hollinger Field House, where over 1,200 students received associate degrees and certificates. The event was split into two sessions. The morning session celebrated graduates from the Allied Health & Nursing, STEM, and Workforce & Economic Development divisions. The afternoon session focused on the Business, Computing & Social Science, and Communications, Arts & Humanities divisions.

The ceremonies included speeches from Edison Hong, a first-generation college graduate and the son of Chinese immigrants, who shared his educational journey. Hong, who earned degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration, is pursuing further education at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Frederick Shegog, a DCCC alumnus, also spoke at the event. He discussed overcoming homelessness and substance abuse to achieve academic success, and he now holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from West Chester University.

Another graduate, Chloe Johnson, who shifted from a culinary career to academia, received her associate degree in Business Administration. She plans to start a nonprofit for at-risk youth, highlighting the diverse ambitions of DCCC graduates.

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