KEY TAKEAWAYS: Record graduating class of 1,846 students at Delgado Community College Approximately 2,126 degrees and certificates to be awarded May 19 102 dual-enrollment high school students earning college credentials Ceremony to be held at UNO Lakefront Arena with livestream available   Delgado Community College will mark a historic milestone this month as it prepares to confer its largest graduating class in the institution’s 104-year history during Spring Commencement on May 19. The college will award approximately 2,126 associate degrees and certificates to 1,846 graduates during the ceremony, scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Senator Nat G. Kiefer University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena, according to the college. This year’s graduating class includes a record number of dual-enrollment students, with 102 high school students earning college credentials. About 30% of graduates completed programs in Allied Health fields. The class also spans a wide age range, from a 16-year-old graduate to an 82-year-old recipient. Richard Nelson The keynote address will be delivered by Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges President Richard Nelson, who oversees a network of 12 community colleges across Louisiana focused on workforce development and student success. Nelson said he looks forward to addressing graduates and celebrating the milestone. “I look forward to speaking at Delgado Community College’s commencement and celebrating this important milestone. I’m honored to join the college in recognizing a class of graduates that reflects the strength, talent and promise of Louisiana’s future workforce.” Delgado Chancellor Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib praised Nelson’s leadership and emphasized the significance of the graduating class. “President Nelson’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to aligning education with real-world opportunity. His vision for workforce development and student success is strengthening our institutions, while creating meaningful pathways for individuals to thrive in Louisiana’s evolving economy,” she said. “Our record number of graduates and their array of awards demonstrates the true value of Delgado, as well as our faculty and staff’s unwavering dedication and tireless commitment to excellence.” Founded in 1921, Delgado Community College serves as an open-admissions institution offering academic and workforce training programs aimed at supporting student achievement and regional economic needs. The commencement ceremony will be open to the public and also available via live stream, the college said. ...read more read less