The 64th Annual Bronx Community College (BCC)/CUNY 2024 Commencement took place on Friday, May 31, 2024 with 1,124 graduates receiving their degrees, supported by their families, friends and the entire BCC community. Keynote speaker
Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson – one of the country’s foremost science communicators and director of New York’s Hayden Planetarium – was awarded an honorary degree, the first in the history of the College.
2024 COMMENCEMENT
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson at the Robing Breakfast
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, BCC Interim President, Milton Santiago, Valedictorian, Veronica Urena and Salutatorian, Lia Calderon Castillo
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson with BCC Interim President, Milton Santiago
Manny Lopez, Interim VP for Student Success
"The Star-Spangled Banner" performed by Elaine Lantigua
Reverend Jeannette Davila opens our ceremony with a heartfelt invocation.
Interim President Milton Santiago kicks off the ceremony with warm welcome and opening remarks.
Thrilled to have Representative Adriano Espaillat share his views of diversity and the power of democracy with our graduates. Thank you!
Honorable University Trustee Mayra Linares-Garcia addresses our graduates with wisdom and encouragement.
The Honorable Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson delivers an uplifting message celebrating our graduates. Thank you!
NY State Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia speaks to BCC graduates, emphasizing perseverance and that education is the only equalizer.
NYC Council Member Pierina Sanchez shares empowering insights with our BCC graduates. Thank you!
Hisseine Faradj, Chair of BCC College Senate, commends the graduates on their hard work and dedication and asks them to engage in their democracy.
SGA President Krishta N. Fernandez delivers a heartfelt address to her peers. Go Broncos!
Salutatorian Lia Calderon Castillo
Valedictorian Veronica Urena reflects on her journey and the future ahead in a moving valedictory address.
Dr. Luis Montenegro, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim President Milton Santiago conferring BCC's first honorary degree on Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
Interim President Milton Santiago conferring Presidential Medal of Honor on Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
Honored to have Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson delivering an amazing keynote address, sharing his journey from the Bronx and beyond, inspiring our graduates to explore the world.
Dr. Luis Montenegro, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, proudly presents the candidates for degrees.
Inspiring benediction by Reverend James C. Sheehan
