Johnston Community College Celebrates Winter Class of 2025

SMITHFIELD, N.C. (December 17, 2025) – Johnston Community College (JCC) celebrated the achievements of its graduates during a winter commencement ceremony this week on its main campus. The College honored the dedication, perseverance, and success of students completing their academic journeys.

A total of 120 graduates participated in the ceremony, joined by family members, friends, faculty, and staff in recognition of this important milestone.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Andrea Crowley, Executive Director of the North Carolina Community College Student Success Center, whose remarks encouraged graduates to embrace lifelong learning, lead with purpose, and carry forward the resilience they demonstrated throughout their time at JCC.

During the ceremony, the College recognized graduates who completed credentials during the Fall 2025 and Summer 2025 terms, conferring 20 percent more credentials than the previous Fall and Summer terms.

Fall 2025 Credentials Awarded:

178 degrees
19 diplomas
83 certificates

Total: 280 credentials

Summer 2025 Credentials Awarded:

112 degrees
111 diplomas
43 certificates

Total: 271 credentials

“These graduates represent the promise of our community,” said JCC President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist. “We are proud of their accomplishments and confident they will make meaningful contributions to the world.”

Johnston Community College provides accessible, high-quality education that empowers students to achieve their goals and positively impact the region.

For more information about Johnston Community College and its programs, visit www.johnstoncc.edu.

Cutline: JCC President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist and graduate Lila Bradshaw
 

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About Johnston Community College

Established in 1969, Johnston Community College is a comprehensive community college within the North Carolina System, offering more than 40 academic programs and numerous continuing education programs, services and opportunities. The College provides programming through its main campus in Smithfield as well as the Cleveland Center, Rudolph Howell & Son Environmental Learning Center, the Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility, and the Workforce Development Center. For more, visit: www.johnstoncc.edu.

Johnston Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Johnston Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

JCC is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.