Passaic County Community College

The chants. The walk. The moment it all became real. 🎓
But none of it happens alone. Late night calls, home-cooked meals, pep talks, and people who believed in you before you believed in yourself.

Be honest — this diploma has more than one name on it. Who walked this journey with you? Drop their names in the comments, we'd love to celebrate them too. 🎓

We'll start: the professors who left their door open, peers who carried the load with you, and someone who wasn't in the crowd but never left your side.

Dani & Sam Krumbein faced financial hardship, a difficult home life, and personal setbacks that kept college out of reach for years. Dani battled addiction. Sam left high school at 16 to work full-time.

Samantha enrolled at PCCC first, earning a degree in Liberal Arts/Humanities. "Humanities taught me how to think critically and helped me figure out who I really am and what I really want to do in life." Her graduation inspired Dani to enroll alongside her. 👭

At the 2026 Commencement ceremony, both sisters graduated with top honors and prestigious awards in their fields. Sam plans to begin working as a nurse, further complete her nursing education, and return to PCCC as a professor. Danielle is starting a position as a drug counselor while completing her bachelor's degree at Rider University on a full-tuition scholarship. 🎓

See their full story at pccc.edu/commencement

🎓✨ Congratulations to our newest Phi Theta Kappa members!

In this year’s PTK Induction Ceremony, we welcomed an incredible group of scholars as lifelong members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

These students have shown outstanding dedication to academic excellence by maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher. From now on, they will be part of PCCC’s chapter Alpha Eta Chi, and work to embody their four hallmarks: Leadership, Scholarship, Fellowship and Service.

That’s not all. The ceremony also honored 13 PTK members for their achievements in the 2025-2026 school year. Andrea Pizarro and Kenny Martinez received the Presidential Officer Award, and Andy Perales & Tom Moore were recognized with the Distinguished Pillar of Support Award.

🎤 🎤 🎤 🎤 🎤 🎤 I AM. WE ARE. ALPHA ETA CHI. 💛💙💛

On May 14, we honored the largest class of nursing graduates in recent history at PCCC. 🩺

In our traditional nurse pinning ceremony, 41 graduates received the traditional gold pins — a symbol of welcome into the nursing profession. 🎓

The ceremony honored where nursing has been — its rich history and the timeless tradition of the lamp lighting ceremony — where our graduates are now — shaped by the sacrifices and dedication this program demanded — and where they are headed, as they step into one of the most trusted professions in the world.

See the full story at https://pccc.edu/pinning-ceremony-honors-largest-class-of-nurse-graduates-in-recent-history/

Whether dominating the art world, entering the workforce as a certified professional, or transferring to what's next — these grads are making their mark in business, arts & culture, sustainability, STEM, health sciences, the trades & public safety.

We proudly present our Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Arts and Career Certificate graduates. 👏🏼

Meet James Snyder, the Class of 2026 Valedictorian. His high school career didn’t inspire him toward higher education, he says. However, after facing limitations in the job market, he decided to enroll in PCCC.

After taking Physics and Math classes, he found his calling. “I found something I really care about studying, and something I really want to do,” said James. 👨‍🔬

James’ next stop is Rutgers University. He feels grateful for his time at PCCC and thanks the faculty of the science department, especially Professor Wayne Warrick, for how well prepared he feels for the future. 🚀 See the full story at pccc.edu/commencement

🚗Learn basic car maintenance. Daniel Lozano, our Automotive Educator is teaching a workshop: “Drive with Confidence”.

This is an opportunity for you to learn how to:

⚙️Identify major vehicle systems and their functions
⚙️Perform basic maintenance checks
⚙️Demonstrate safe vehicle inspection practices

..and more!

Details:
🎫Cost: $74.99
🗓Saturday, June 13th 2026
⌚9:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍PCTI- 45 Reinhardt Rd. Wayne, NJ.

Register now: https://catalog.pccc.edu/ce/program/newcourses/

We received a fruitful visit from the City Green organization! And Professor Bell’s class was up to the task 💪

Together they set up garden raised beds (already growing fruits & veggies) and cherry trees. The City Green team instructed our students on gardening best practices and set us up with a ton of supplies for (nudge-nudge) future projects. 🌱

Drop a👍 if you’d like to channel your green thumb with us.

Summer Fridays are here ☝ The College will be closed on Fridays from June 5th through August 28th. 🗓 Offices will be open Monday through Thursday.

📸📍Outdoor Fitness Court - 2026

Associate in Arts. Associate in Applied Science. Two degrees, endless destinations. Our graduates are stepping into fields like journalism, healthcare, criminal justice, technology, culinary arts, and beyond — ready to transfer or launch careers that matter.

Feeling ? Throw a 🎓 in the comments to celebrate with us!