58th Annual Commencement

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Herkimer County Community College celebrated its 58th Annual Commencement on Friday, May 15, 2026, recognizing 312 graduates and candidates for degrees and certificates during a ceremony held in the College’s Physical Education building. President Terri Grates Day presided over the ceremony, which honored the academic achievements of the Class of 2026.

The National Anthem was performed by Gavin Haggerty, a Music Industry A.S. major from Westmoreland, NY, and the procession was led by faculty representative and macebearer Professor of English Jason Brown. Greetings were delivered by Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees Michael A. Stalteri, Academic Senate President Jennifer Adjodha-Evans, Ph.D., and Student Government Association President Olivia Stromecki. Student speakers Alan-Michael Caswell, a Human Services major, and Wenael Jean-Baptiste, a Psychology major, shared inspiring reflections. Degrees were conferred by President Grates Day with assistance from Provost Michael Oriolo and Dean of Students/Director of Athletics Donald Dutcher. 

Following the ceremony, family members, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the graduates at a reception on the campus lawn.