June 10, 2025 3:20 a.m.

Umpqua Community College will be celebrating the graduation class of 2025 on Friday night.

The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the UCC Swanson Amphitheater. This academic year, over 800 students will have completed their associate degrees, certificates and general education degree.

A UCC release said these graduates represent the future of the local workforce, including a record number of over 148 allied health professionals, including nurses, practical nurses, EMS, dental assistants, and many other first-responder professions. UCC will also have over 90 graduating truck drivers, 11 computer science and cybersecurity experts, and over 10 skilled welders, as well as many other professionals who are ready to step into vital, in-demand roles across the community.

The ceremony will take place either rain or shine and is open to the public.

UCC President Dr. Rachel Pokrandt will talk about this year’s highlights at the college on Inside Douglas County Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN.