70th Commencement Ceremony

Westchester Community College’s commencement ceremony took place on Thursday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Center Building in White Plains. Nearly 2,000 students were granted degrees. The commencement speech was given by Westchester resident Millie Hernandez-Becker of Pound Ridge. She is the President of Skyqueen Enterprises, a firm focused on aviation business development, strategic planning, airport infrastructure, and general aviation. She received a U.S. Presidential appointment to the National Women’s Business Council and earned the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Northeast Businessperson of the Year award.

Westchester Community College President Belinda S. Miles also addressed those gathered at commencement. Among the graduates at the May 17 ceremony were student leaders and winners of the SUNY Chancellors Award for Excellence.

The college’s picturesque 218-acre main campus in Valhalla is the former estate of John Hartford of A&P fame. Since opening in 1946, more than 250,000 students have enrolled in classes held at the largest college in the county. The college offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs.

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College provides over 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York State. WCC offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Westchester Community College Foundation

Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing over $2 million in scholarships annually. Through its fundraising and programmatic activities, the Foundation supports the college’s efforts to provide access to quality education and skills for success.