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Quinsigamond Nursing Graduates Hold Virtual Pinning Ceremonies
Contact: Karen Hutner
Office of Institutional Communications
khutner [at] qcc.mass.edu
Release Date:
1/12/2021
WORCESTER, MA—January 12, 2021 — Amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quinsigamond Community College graduated 85 nursing students during two virtual nurse graduation pinning ceremonies held in late December.
Due to the pandemic, 51 evening program graduates and 34 day program graduates sent recordings of their loved ones pinning them in the safety of their own homes. The pinnings were captured in a video by the College and aired on December 18 and 23. Pinning ceremonies have become an important part of nursing graduations, dating back as far as the 1800s.
“Our nursing students have made an indelible impression on our healthcare system during this pandemic,” said QCC President Luis G. Pedraja, Ph.D. “Now 85 new graduates will stand alongside their nursing colleagues and help care and protect our community. The challenges healthcare workers face from the COVID-19 virus have not deterred these amazing graduates from their dreams of fulfilling their calls to duty.”
“While we could not be there in person to honor the graduates, we were fortunate we were able to recognize their determination, grit and persistence that has gotten them where they are today,” determination, grit and persistence that have gotten them where they are today,” said the College’s Dean of Healthcare, Pat Schmohl. “We know they will make a valuable contribution to our healthcare system.”
For more information about QCC, contact Josh Martin, Director of Institutional Communications at 508.854.7513 or jmartin [at] qcc.mass.edu
Quinsigamond Community College is the most affordable higher education in Worcester County. As a regional leader in education and workforce development, QCC serves the diverse educational needs of Central Massachusetts by providing affordable, accessible, and high quality programming leading to transfer, career, and lifelong learning.