New River Community College Commencement Program

New River Community College

ORDER OF EXERCISE May 14, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Transfer Programs Ceremony ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMENCEMENT.....................................................Dr. A. Pablo Chalmeta Marshal President, NRCC Faculty Assembly

PROCESSIONAL

INVOCATION.................................................................................................Dr. Graham C. Mitchell Retired Professor of Psychology and Religion

VIDEO GREETINGS FROM THE CHANCELLOR......................................................... Dr. David Doré Chancellor, Virginia Community College System

GREETINGS FROM THE STATE BOARD.....................................................Ms. Alethea “AJ” Robinson Member, State Board for Community Colleges

GREETINGS FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD............................................ Mr. William K. Cunningham Chair, New River Community College Board

PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS.................................................................................Dr. Robert R. Brandon President

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES.......................................................Dr. Peter T. Anderson Vice President for Instruction and Student Services Dr. Brandon

Assisting:...........................................................Dr. Mark C. Rowh Vice President for Workforce Development and External Relations

CONFERRING OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES. ..................................... Dr. Brandon

CONGRATULATORY VIDEO MESSAGES....................................................................... Dr. Chalmeta

BENEDICTION. ............................................................................................................... Dr. Mitchell

RECESSIONAL

The audience is asked to remain standing during the Recessional.

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