Camden County College’s 58th annual commencement included the conferral of degrees and certificates to more than 1,700 students. More than 5,000 family members and friends attended the ceremony, which was held at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden.
“As we celebrated this milestone, we recognized not only the success of our graduates but the dedication that brought them to this moment,” said Dr. Lovell Pugh-Bassett, President of Camden County College. “This ceremony reflected all they have accomplished at CCC and the opportunities that lie ahead. We were excited to celebrate the class of 2026.”
The Keynote Address was given by Camden County College alumnus, Joseph Anton. Mr. Anton graduated from Camden County College in 2000, and is the Chief Operating Officer of Jersey City Medical Center, part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest academic health system in New Jersey.
Among this year’s graduates were:
- 72 graduates who received their Associate degree before earning their high school diplomas – the largest group ever.
- 32 students from around the globe representing 18 countries.
- 18 veterans of the United States military.
- 134 who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
- 53 graduates who received more than one degree or certificate.
- 73 students who returned to college after a break through our Back on Track to Degree Completion program.
- More than 300 graduates who were awarded nearly $325,000 in scholarships this year.
