Sinclair to graduate record number

Sinclair Community College will award a record number of degrees and certificates during commencement today at the University of Dayton Arena.

According to Sinclair, 8,919 students are earning degrees and certificates, a 14% increase over last year and a 147% increase from 10 years ago.

A record number of Black men — 1,548 students — will earn degrees or certificates this weekend, as well as a record 3,004 minority students.

A total of 486 active military-connected students will earn their degrees or certificates, a 10% increase over the previous year.

“These tremendous accomplishments were achieved through the hard work and dedication of our students, faculty and staff who worked incredibly hard to overcome challenges through the COVID19 global pandemic,” said Steve Johnson, president of Sinclair Community College.

The top Sinclair programs awarding degrees this year include:

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Associate of Arts: 158 Psychology: 124 Nursing: 117

Business Administration: 110

General Business Management: 83