Sandburg celebrated its 57th annual commencement May 15 on the Galesburg campus.
A ceremony occurred at 5:30 p.m. for those completing nursing, health professions and career & technology degree and certificate programs. The 7:30 p.m. commencement ceremony recognized transfer degree graduates.
Jennifer Wright was honored with the 2025 Faculty of the Year Award, and Becky Echelberger was the 2025 Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award recipient. Valerie Hinderliter was named the 2025 Staff Member of the Year.
Additionally, the college recognized 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award winner Dr. Doug Brining '88 and 2025 Pacesetter Award winner Craig Dickerson '17.
Xenazjha Stevens-Hicks served as the student speaker for the first ceremony, and Lorenzo Schons was the student speaker for the transfer degree ceremony.
Congratulations to all of our newest alumni in the Class of 2025! Check out photo galleries from each ceremony as well as photos submitted by those who attended this year's graduation.
