05/15/2026
Gwinnett Technical College awarded more than 700 degrees, diplomas, and certificates during its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 12 at Gas South Arena, marking the largest graduating class in the college’s history.
President Dr. D. Glen Cannon presided over the ceremony, which honored graduates from a wide range of academic programs, including healthcare, engineering, computer science, and culinary arts. Psychology Program Director Tracey Duck, Gwinnett Tech’s Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year, delivered the commencement address.
“Graduates, you are part of the largest class in the history of Gwinnett Technical College,” Cannon said. “This spring semester, you were joined by more than 12,700 fellow students, and we are grateful that you chose GTC to be part of your personal and professional journey.”
Many graduates balanced full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and financial hardship while completing their education. Cannon praised their perseverance and determination.
“Our graduates met adversity head-on and, through sheer will and self-determination, pushed through every barrier,” Cannon said. “Today, they are ready to stake their claim to great careers, launch their own businesses, and take control of their destiny.”
