Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) will host hundreds of graduates and their  families for the 54th annual Commencement ceremony this Thursday, May 4, at 6 p.m. at the campus’s  historic Dome. 

CCBC’s 2023 Commencement will incorporate many traditional ceremonial elements, including Pomp  and Circumstance (arr. James D. Ployhar), the national anthem, inspiring remarks from CCBC President  Dr. Roger W. Davis that will connect graduates with the “Force”, and the reading of each graduate’s  name for the conferring of degrees and certificates from CCBC’s four academic schools. 

The ceremony will also include student success stories from graduates ages 20 to 81 and a celebration of  May the Fourth with special lighting effects, iconic Star Wars music, and more. 

“We are excited to celebrate the CCBC Class of 2023 and their academic accomplishments,” said Dr.  Roger W. Davis, CCBC president. “This is a tremendous milestone in their lives, are proud of all they have  achieved during their time at CCBC and can’t wait to see where they go next.” 

Commencement Keynote Speaker 

Keynote speaker Dan Rosenberg, CCBC Class of 1992, is a veteran comedian, writer, radio host, and  emcee with more than three decades of experience in the entertainment industry. A Chippewa  Township native, Rosenberg, who graduated from CCBC with an associate degree in business, is also a  respected author, workshop leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and former high school basketball  coach.  

Student Scholar Speakers 

The 2023 ceremony will feature remarks from two of CCBC’s graduates, Jacee Serak and Lucy Rabak.  Both were recently named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team and Jacee was honored as a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar. Serak and Rabak, 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)  college or university.

The May 2023 CCBC graduating class includes future pilots, air traffic controllers, software developers,  teachers, police officers, nurses, and engineers, among other professions. 

To watch the commencement live stream, visit www.ccbc.edu/commencement (log-in details will be  posted on this page).