TCC Celebrates Class of 2025 at Spring Commencement
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TCC celebrated nearly 900 graduates who walked across the stage at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony. State Regent Ken Levit delivered the keynote address, encouraging students to use their education to make a positive impact.
Tulsa Community College celebrated more than 900 graduates who walked across the stage at Spring 2025 Commencement, on May 12 at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, with family, friends, faculty, and staff in attendance.
More than 1,220 students submitted graduation applications this spring, with 1,886 credentials applied for. The group of graduates represents a wide age range, with the youngest applicant at 17 years old and the oldest at 70.
State Regent and Executive Director of the George Kaiser Family Foundation Ken Levit delivered the keynote address. Known for his work in philanthropy and community development, Levit encouraged graduates to embrace their potential and make a difference in the community.
“Get involved and get engaged. You’ve accomplished a tremendous amount. You have a very powerful new credential no one can ever take away from you,” said Levit at the ceremony. “But don’t forget, you have to be proactive in this life and Tulsa wants that from you.”
TCC President and CEO Leigh Goodson, Ph.D., also addressed the graduates, congratulating their hard work and resilience.
“You’ve worked incredibly hard, faced challenges head on, and have earned the right to walk across this stage with pride and purpose,” said Goodson. “As you look ahead to your long-term goals and careers, I encourage you to focus not just on the job you’ll hold but on the impact you want to make. The world needs leaders who are bold, creative, curious, and committed to making things better than how they found them.”
Of the total graduation applicants, 409 participated in the Tulsa Achieves Scholarship program, which provides tuition-free education to eligible Tulsa County high school graduates.
The most popular degree programs among this semester’s graduates were Liberal Arts, Enterprise Development, and Business Administration.
TCC serves more than 20,000 students per academic year and serves more Oklahomans than any other higher education institution in the state. Registration for the Fall 2025 semester is open now.