SCC Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduation Honoring 953 graduates and Stories of Resilience
Published on May 12, 2026
Somerset Community College (SCC) proudly celebrated its Spring 2026 Commencement on
Friday, May 8, honoring 953 graduates whose achievements reflect determination, resilience,
and the power of education to transform lives and communities.
Two commencement ceremonies were held to recognize graduates across academic programs:
- 2:00 p.m. Ceremony: 183 participants (AA & AS, Business & Professional Services, Career & Technical Education)
- 6:00 p.m. Ceremony: 136 participants (Health Sciences)
Together, the Spring 2026 graduating class earned a significant number of credentials, underscoring SCC’s commitment to workforce development and academic excellence:
- Degrees: 541
- Diplomas: 224
- Certificates: 1,735
As graduates walked across the stage, they represented far more than academic accomplishment.
They embodied perseverance and hope. Among the graduates was a student who experienced
homelessness last summer and is now actively in recovery, crossing the stage on Friday
to mark a powerful milestone, one that brings pride and opens a new path to success.
Many graduates pursued education not only to improve their own lives, but also to
lead by example for their children, breaking cycles and building brighter futures.
The Spring 2026 class reflected SCC’s wide-reaching impact. Graduates represented multiple Kentucky counties and beyond. One online student drove 21 hours straight from Texas to attend the ceremony, earning an Associate of Arts (with a focus in Psychology) and planning to pursue a career in counseling to help others.
“No matter their story or where they are from, Kentucky or beyond, Friday was a celebration
of breaking stigmas and overcoming barriers through education,” said SCC President
and CEO Dr. Carey Castle.
SCC congratulates the Spring 2026 graduates and applauds their courage, commitment, and belief in the possibilities that education creates.
You could be the next one to walk across the SCC stage. Put in a free application and take your next step.
