Commencement 2023 - PCCC

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

Highlights of PCCC’s 51^st Commencement
May 25, 2023

Over 800 graduates received their associate’s degrees and/or certificates
Class of 2023 had 7 valedictorians: a PCCC record!
Valedictorian Nicolette Carpenter is heading to Harvard
A backdrop of 38 flags represented the birth nations and diversity of the Class of 2023

Graduate Spotlights

More to come! Check back for more stories about our graduates.

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A Heart for Nursing

Shadae Pinnock

AAS Degree in Nursing
Currently employed as an LPN; Plans to pursue the BSN and Master’s degrees
Career Goal: Registered Nurse
Recipient of the 2023 NJ League for Nursing Award
Recipient of the PCCC Foundation’s Edward W. and Stella C. Van Houten Memorial Scholarship (Fall 2022)

The PCCC nursing professors care about their students and about the profession. I came out feeling that they had really invested in me.

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Heading to Harvard

NICOLETTE CARPENTER

Valedictorian

AA in Liberal Arts/Humanities with Highest Honors
Transfers to Harvard University on full scholarship
Career Goal: International Human Rights Lawyer
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
2023 NJ All-State Academic Team
Coca-Cola Silver Scholar

Two years ago, I never would have imagined I would be where I am now.

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Racing to Success

Skyler Novotny

Valedictorian

AS in Engineering Science with Highest Honors
Transfers to NJIT
Career Goal: Racecar Designer
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
2023 Graduate Award for Engineering
STEM Internship with PSE&G

Thanks to PCCC I will transfer to NJIT to pursue my goal of becoming a racecar designer.

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Rutgers Scholarship

Carolina Ramos

AS in Biology with High Honors
Transfers to Rutgers/New Brunswick on full scholarship
Career Goal: Pediatrician
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
2023 NJ All-State Academic Team

What impressed me the most about PCCC is the huge support and many opportunities provided to students.

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Campus Leader

Dariel Nunez

AAS in Computer Information Technology/ Web and Mobile Development
Career Goal: To establish a web design business
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
President, Middle States Region

At PCCC you’ll find support from faculty and staff who want to see you succeed.

Past Commencements

2022 Commencement
2021 Celebration
2020 Winter Commencement
2020 Celebration of Graduates
2019 Commencement Edit