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Edmonds College celebrates 2025 commencement

Lynnwood, WALocal News

Edmonds College proudly hosted its 58th commencement ceremony today, honoring over 1,400 graduates, including 30 students earning bachelor’s degrees. The event took place in two sessions at Seaview Gym and featured notable speakers such as President Dr. Amit B. Singh and keynote speaker Brienna Hall. Singh emphasized the potential graduates have to shape an uncertain future, stating, “You are not just entering the world; you are shaping it.

” Hall, a Technical Support Engineer and Edmonds College alumna, shared her journey in STEM and the importance of being a role model. She inspired graduates to consider their lived experiences as qualifications for leadership. The ceremony also included messages from student speakers Cricket Vincent and Vy Hoang Thao Nguyen, further reflecting the diverse voices of the graduating class. Graduates can view photos taken during the event at edmonds. edu/commencement.

This ceremony underscores the significance of education in fostering future leaders in the community.

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