Tulsa Celebrates Over 1,200 New Graduates at TCC's Spring Commencement

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Tulsa Community College (TCC) celebrated its Spring 2024 Commencement on May 13, 2024. The event recognized around 1,237 graduates at the University of Tulsa’s Reynolds Center. Former Tulsa Mayor M. Susan Savage gave the keynote speech.

During the event, graduates applied for a total of 1,436 degrees and certificates. The most pursued fields were Liberal Arts, Business Administration, and Enterprise Development, with 204, 148, and 132 degrees awarded respectively. These figures show the variety of programs TCC offers.

TCC CEO and President Leigh Goodson, Ph.D., highlighted the graduates' resilience and dedication. She commended their hard work and assured them of the college's continued support. The data shows that 41 graduates applied for three or more credentials, and 109 for two.

In her speech, M. Susan Savage urged the graduates to keep seeking knowledge and personal growth. Drawing on her experiences as Tulsa’s first female mayor and later Secretary of State, she emphasized the importance of lifelong learning.