Spring 2022 Commencement

Family celebrating after today's commencement at Vol State

Volunteer State Community College hosted commencement to award 372 educational attainment degrees today, May 7 at 10 a.m. at the Pickel Field House on the Gallatin, TN campus. 

President Orinthia Montague presided over the ceremony held in the gymnasium.  Dr. Carole Bucy, a long-time faculty member, and well-known Tennessee historian served as commencement speaker.  The Distinguished Alumna speaker was Ms. Lori Johnson. 

Special awards announced at the ceremony include Division Excellence Awards: 

  • Math and Science Division: Abigail Minchey
  • Humanities Division: Elizabeth Chandler
  • Health Sciences Division: Kaitlynn Josephs
  • Social Science and Education Division: Boyd Schultheiss
  • Business and Technology Division: Pamela Carrillo Rangel
  • Janice Sisks Nelson Award for Outstanding Business Graduate: Robert Riggsbee
  • Teresa Tidwell Moore Award for Outstanding CIT/Cyber Defense Graduate: Jason McGuire
  • Outstanding Graduate Award: La’Darius Roberts

Volunteer State Community College Volunteer is a public, comprehensive community college offering quality, innovative educational programs, support, and services to prepare students for successful careers, university transfer, and meaningful civic participation in a global society.