Early in high school, Abby Becker knew she wanted to accelerate her education faster than most. All it took was a history teacher at Panama Central mentioning that a former student had earned an associate degree before graduating from high school.
“Almost immediately,” Becker said, “I was looking at ways to pursue higher education while in high school.”
SUNY Jamestown Community College celebrated nearly 600 students during its 76th annual commencement ceremonies Friday at the Olean YMCA and Saturday morning at the Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex gymnasium.
Degrees in 32 program areas and certificates in 17 fields of study were awarded to graduates from the summer and fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. Individuals also were honored for earning Workforce Development credentials in seven areas.
Grades entered into Banner Web by noon.
Classes resume Wednesday, Oct. 14 and follow a Monday schedule.