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Mitchell Community College will honor its graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises planned for May 14-22.

To accommodate all of the College’s graduates and their guests, the curriculum graduation will be held on Saturday, May 17, at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center, located at 160 S. Magnolia Street in Mooresville.

Two ceremonies are scheduled — one at 9 a.m. and the other at 12 noon — with College President Dr. James T. Brewer presiding.

This year’s commencement address will be delivered by Molly Grantham—a four-time Emmy Award winner, three-time author, global speaker, and founder of the sold-out “Bet On Yourself Summit.” A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill’s distinguished broadcast journalism program, Grantham launched her on-air career in Raleigh, Lexington (Ky.), and finally, Charlotte, where she rose to become the main anchor, leading 20 live shows each week. Over her 27-year career, she became one of only two women in the nation to solo anchor a No. 1-rated main newscast.

Now a motivational force, Grantham draws on her career experience, wit, and resilience to inspire others. Her message encourages audiences to overcome challenges and embrace success by learning to “bet on themselves.”

Additional ceremonies honoring Mitchell graduates include:

♦ Wednesday, May 14 – Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 6 p.m. on the Circle, Statesville Campus, 500 W. Broad Street

♦ Thursday, May 15 – Culinary Arts “Toque” Ceremony, 5:30 p.m., at the Executive Training Center, Workforce Development Campus Location, 701 W. Front Street

♦ Thursday, May 15 – High School Equivalency Diploma Graduation, 7 p.m. on the Circle, Statesville Campus, 500 W. Broad Street

♦ Friday, May 16 – Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership Early College High School Graduation, 2 p.m. on the Circle, Statesville Campus, 500 W. Broad Street

♦ Friday, May 16 – Crossroads Arts and Science Early College High School Graduation, 4:30 p.m. at Mac Gray Auditorium, Statesville High School, 474 N Center Street, Statesville

♦ Friday, May 16 – Agriculture and Science Early College High School Graduation, 5 p.m. at Buck Shoals Cabins, 2216 Buck Shoals Road, Hamptonville,

♦ Thursday, May 22 – Medical Assisting Pinning Ceremony, 6 p.m. in Shearer Hall, 500 W. Broad Street, Statesville

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For more information about Mitchell’s graduations, including live stream and rain location information, visit mitchellcc.edu/graduation-info.