EACC held the forty-seventh annual Commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of 2022.  Ceremonies were held on Thursday, May 12th and Friday, May 13th.  194 graduates in 43 academic and technical programs were awarded a total of 399 degrees and certificates during the virtual event.

A variety of degrees were awarded including: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science degrees in Business, Criminal Justice, Education, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate of Applied Science degrees in Childcare, Criminal Justice, General Technology, Management, Nursing, and Radiologic Technology.  Certificates awarded were: Certificate in General Studies, Technical Certificates in Administrative Office Technology, Auto Body Repair, Childcare, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Drafting and Design, Education Studies, Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic, Health Professions, Industrial Equipment Technology, Major Appliance Service, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Refrigeration and Heat Exchange Technology, Residential Heat & Air Conditioning, and Welding Technology. Certificates of Proficiency awarded were: Automotive Service Technology, Childcare, Commercial Driver Training, Cosmetology Instructor, Criminal Justice, Diesel Technology, Education Studies, Emergency Medical Technology- Basic, Hair Care, Industrial Equipment Technology, Medical Professions Education, Refrigeration and Heat Exchange Technology, Residential Heat and Air Conditioning, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and Welding Technology.

Dr. Cathie Cline, EACC President welcomed graduates and guests to the Commencement ceremonies. Honor graduate Cassie Renfrow of Forrest City served as the Student Speaker. The candidates were presented as Dr. Cline conferred the degrees.

EACC Board Chair Brent Howton presents diploma jacket to Kuriate Harris as he walks across the stage during Friday night's Commencement Ceremony at EACC.	Students pose for a photo during Friday night's Processional for EACC's Commencement Ceremony.	EACC President Dr. Cathie Cline expresses congratulatory remarks to Samantha Pickard as she walks across the stage to receive her diploma jacket during EACC's Commencement Ceremony.

Graduates pose for a photo following the Commencement Ceremony's Recessional.	Nursing graduates enter the EACC Fine Arts Center Auditorium during Thursday night's Commencement Ceremony.	EACC Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing graduates recite the Florence Nightingale pledge during Thursday night's Commencement Ceremony.