Agenda

2026 Spring Commencement

See the full agenda below for the 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies.

Wednesday, May 6,
11am - 12:30 pm

West Campus

  • Nursing Pinning Ceremony

    -  West Campus Lawrence and Charlotte Klau Performing Arts Center

    Spring nursing grads and their invited guests will celebrate their accomplishment with a traditional pinning ceremony at the PHSC West Campus.

Thursday, May 7,
9:30 - 11am

Grace World Outreach Church

  • Morning Commencement Ceremony

    -  Grace World Outreach Church Grace World Outreach Church, 20366 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 64601

    This ceremony is for students who will be receiving their Certificates, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts or Bachelor's degree.

    Processional: Pomp and Circumstance by The United States Marine Band

    Presentation of the Colors: Color Guard

    National Anthem: Jennifer Ferguson, Coordinator, Foundation Events and Marketing

    Welcome, Remarks and Introduction of President Hall: Misty Price, Ph.D., Professor, Accounting; President, Faculty Senate

    President’s Remarks: Eric Hall, Ed.D., PHSC President

    District Board of Trustee Remarks: Nicole Newlon, J.D., Chair, District Board of Trustees

    Charge to the Graduates: Wilton Simpson, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture

    Introduction of Student Speaker: Eric Hall

    Student Speaker: David Secrest, Student Representative, District Board of Trustees

    Presentation of Candidates:

    • Dave Ratisher, M.S., Assistant Professor, Information Technology
    • Eric Wolters, Associate Professor, Social Science
    • Maria Jaskot-Inclan, Ph.D., Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Humanities
    • Jim Myers, Associate Professor, Business Administration

    Conferring of Degrees and Certificates:

    • Eric Hall
    • Pilly Prashanth, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer

    Alma Mater: Jennifer Ferguson

    Recessional: Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell

Thursday, May 7,
1:30 - 3pm

Grace World Outreach Church

  • Afternoon Commencement Ceremony

    -  Grace World Outreach Church Grace World Outreach Church, 20366 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 64601

    Students who will be receiving their Associate in Arts degree.

    Processional: Pomp and Circumstance by The United States Marine Band

    Presentation of the Colors: Color Guard

    National Anthem: Jennifer Ferguson, Coordinator, Foundation Events and Marketing

    Welcome, Remarks and Introduction of President Hall: Misty Price, Ph.D., Professor, Accounting; President, Faculty Senate

    President’s Remarks: Eric Hall, Ed.D., PHSC President

    District Board of Trustee Remarks: Nicole Newlon, J.D., Chair, District Board of Trustees

    Charge to the Graduates: Wilton Simpson, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture

    Introduction of Student Speaker: Eric Hall

    Student Speaker: Kaylee Smith, Phi Theta Kappa Collegewide President

    Presentation of Candidates:

    • Dave Ratisher, M.S., Assistant Professor, Information Technology
    • Eric Wolters, Associate Professor, Social Science
    • Maria Jaskot-Inclan, Ph.D., Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Humanities
    • Jim Myers, Associate Professor, Business Administration

    Conferring of Degrees and Certificates:

    • Eric Hall
    • Pilly Prashanth, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer

    Alma Mater: Jennifer Ferguson

    Recessional: Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell