United States Secretary of Education Miguel Angel Cardona will be the commencement speaker at Halifax Community College on May 15.
HCC will host the commencement exercises virtually for students receiving associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates at noon.
“Secretary Cardona will bring a great message of hope, opportunity and possibilities for each graduate. The story of his personal journey within the American educational system will be an inspiration for our HCC graduates,” said HCC President Michael Elam. “Secretary Cardona’s commitment and dedication to the success of all students is evident by his acceptance of our invitation.”
Said Elam: “We are extremely proud to have a member of the White House Cabinet addressing the Roanoke Valley. This is an exciting graduation even though it will differ from past years due to the circumstances we find ourselves in. We are grateful that Dr. Cardona accepted our invitation to deliver the commencement address and I am certain that our students will be greatly impacted by his words.”