Titan Graduates Finish Stronger
Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) hosts hundreds of graduates and their families for the 57th annual commencement ceremony Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in a historic celebration that also officially kicks off the College’s 60th anniversary year.
CCBC’s 2026 commencement will incorporate many traditional ceremonial elements, including Pomp and Circumstance (arr. James D. Ployhat), the national anthem, formal remarks from CCBC President Dr. Roger W. Davis, and the reading of each graduate’s name for the conferring of degrees for CCBC’s four academic schools. The ceremony will also include student success stories of starting strong, staying strong, and finishing stronger, along with a celebration of their success as community college champions.
“We’re thrilled to honor the CCBC Class of 2026 and all they’ve accomplished on their pathway to success,” said Dr. Roger W. Davis, CCBC president. “Graduation is a significant milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder of the hard work, dedication, and resiliency these students have shown. As we begin celebrating CCBC’s 60th anniversary, commencement is a powerful reminder of the lives this institution has impacted across generations. We will watch with Titan pride to see who they will become, what great things they will do, and where their next adventure leads them. The best is yet to come!”
Notable Graduates
Among this year’s graduates are several students whose accomplishments and experiences reflect the diversity, determination, and excellence of the Class of 2026.
- Jaelyn Anderson, 17, of the High School Academy program, will graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice.
- Nicholas Fishell, 18, also a High School Academy student, will graduate with a degree in Aviation.
- April Dupree, 78, will graduate with a degree in English.
- Matthew McCandless and Hannah Carothers, both members of the first graduating class of the Veterinary Technician program, will participate in commencement ceremonies.
- Declan Eaton, an employee in the Physical Plant department, will graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors.
- Fifteen graduating student leaders who served as club officers across campus organizations will also be recognized during commencement.
Student Speakers
The commencement ceremony will feature remarks from two of CCBC’s graduates, Christiana Schaefer and Sara Windsheimer. Both were recently named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. Schaefer and Windsheimer, who received these accolades based on their academic achievements, leadership, and engagement in college and community service, will receive scholarships for two years of tuition at any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) school.
The May 2026 CCBC graduating class includes future pilots, air traffic controllers, software developers, teachers, police officers, nurses, and engineers, among other professions.
The commencement ceremony takes place in the Dome on CCBC’s main campus in Monaca.
To watch the commencement live stream, visit www.ccbc.edu/classof2026 for more details.
