Mitchell Community College will honor its graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises planned for this week. To accommodate all the College’s graduates and their guests, the curriculum graduation will be held on Saturday, May 17 at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center, located at 160 S. Magnolia St., Mooresville, NC 28115.
Two ceremonies are scheduled: one at 9 a.m. and the other at noon. Dr. James T. Brewer, President of Mitchell Community College, will preside.
This year’s commencement address will be delivered by Molly Grantham—a four-time Emmy Award winner, three-time author, global speaker, and founder of the sold-out “Bet On Yourself Summit.” A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill’s distinguished broadcast journalism program, Grantham launched her on-air career in Raleigh, Lexington (KY), and finally, Charlotte, NC, where she rose to become the main anchor, leading 20 live shows each week. Over her 27-year career, she became one of only two women in the nation to solo anchor a #1-rated main newscast.
Now a motivational force, Grantham draws on her career experience, wit, and resilience to inspire others through her summit and speaking engagements. Her message encourages audiences to overcome challenges and embrace success by learning to “bet on themselves.”
Additional ceremonies honoring Mitchell graduates include:
Wednesday, May 14 – Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 6 p.m. on the Circle, Statesville Campus, 500 W. Broad St.
Thursday, May 15 – Culinary Arts “Toque” Ceremony, 5:30 p.m., at the Executive Training Center, Workforce Development Campus Location, 701 W. Front St.
Thursday, May 15 – High School Equivalency Diploma Graduation, 7 p.m. on the Circle, Statesville Campus, 500 W. Broad St.
Friday, May 16 – Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership Early College High School Graduation, 2 p.m. on the Circle, Statesville Campus, 500 W. Broad St.
Friday, May 16 – Crossroads Arts and Science Early College High School Graduation, 4:30 p.m. at Mac Gray Auditorium, Statesville High School, 474 N Center St, Statesville, NC 28677.
Friday, May 16 – Agriculture and Science Early College High School Graduation, 5 p.m. at Buck Shoals Cabins, 2216 Buck Shoals Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020.
Thursday, May 22 – Medical Assisting Pinning Ceremony, 6 p.m. in Shearer Hall, 500 W. Broad St.
For more information about Mitchell’s graduations, including live stream and rain location information, please visit mitchellcc.edu/graduation-info.
For ceremonies that can be live streamed, a viewing link will be available on the College’s YouTube profile: https://www.youtube.com/@MitchellCommCollege