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Located in the beautiful river community of Paducah, Kentucky, West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a nationally recognized, comprehensive, regional college serving more than 8,000 students annually and offering more than 200 associate degree, diploma and certificate options in more than 35 academic and career programs.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has been recognized as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community College five times by the Aspen Institute and has twice been named a Finalist With Distinction for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.

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Located in the beautiful river community of Paducah, Kentucky, West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a nationally recognized, comprehensive, regional college serving more than 8,000 students annually and offering more than 200 associate degree, diploma and certificate options in more than 35 academic and career programs.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has been recognized as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community College five times by the Aspen Institute and has twice been named a Finalist With Distinction for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.

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WKCTC Fall 2022 Commencement

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized and celebrated the fall Class of 2022 during commencement at the Carson Center for the Performing Arts Monday, December 12. Sarah Ladd of Louisville, a 2017 WKCTC alumna, expressed excitement and gratitude to return to the college as the featured speaker to more than 160 candidates for graduation at the Carson Center for the Performing Arts.
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Graduation - 2023 Jan 12

WKCTC Held 2024 Spring Commencement

West Kentucky Community and Technical College celebrated students in the Spring Class of 2024 during commencement at The Carson Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, May 9. More than 900 WKCTC students were eligible to receive associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates during Spring 2024. Over 200 students attended. Congratulations to all!
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Graduation - 2024 May 23

WKCTC 2022 Spring Commencement

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized and celebrated the Class of 2022 during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7. Featured speaker Dr. Chrystal Dilworth Henderson was thrilled to be in Paducah speaking to more than 175 candidates for graduation during WKCTC's Spring Commencement recently at the Carson Center for Performing Arts.
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Graduation - 2022 Jun 2

WKCTC Congratulates its Fall 2021 Candidates for Graduation

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the Fall 2021. More than 115 WKCTC students participated in one of three walk-thru Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies aired on the college's Facebook page and YouTube channels on December 11, 2021.
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Graduation - 2022 Jan 10

WKCTC's Spring 2021 Candidates for Graduation Announced

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 940 candidates for graduation during a virtual Spring 2021Commencement program that aired today on the college's Facebook page and YouTube channels May 8, 2021. The college's in-person commencement is normally held at The Carson Center for the Performing Arts and had been scheduled for May 8. The ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19. The complete list of Spring 2021 candidate for graduation can be also be seen online and can be seen in alphabetical order by degree and county.
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Graduation - 2021 May 10

WKCTC Announces Fall 2020 Candidates for Graduation

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 840 candidates for graduation during a virtual Fall 2020 Commencement program aired on the college's Facebook page and YouTube channels December 18, 2020 The college's in-person commencement is normally held at The Carson Center for the Performing Arts and had been scheduled for December 19. The ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19. "We didn't want to miss the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our 2020 graduates while also keeping everyone as safe as possible," said Dr. Anton Reece, WKCTC president, of the decision to have a virtual ceremony. "While Commencement looks different this year, one thing is not different - pride. We are proud of each of our graduates and the support of their family and friends who may have helped them each step of the way to graduation."
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Graduation - 2020 Dec 21

WKCTC Congratulates its Fall 2019 Graduation Candidates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 175 candidates for graduation who participated in its Fall Commencement Ceremony at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center December 16, 2019. More than 1,000 WKCTC students were conditionally eligible to receive one or more associate degrees, diplomas or certificates during Fall 2019.
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Graduation - 2019 Dec 18

WKCTC Recognizes its 2019 Spring Graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 230 candidates for graduation who participated in its Spring Commencement Ceremonies at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center May 11, 2019. More than 1,000 WKCTC students were eligible to receive an associate degree, diploma or certificate during the spring 2019 semester.
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Graduation - 2019 May 22

WKCTC's Spring 2020 Candidates for Graduation Announced

West Kentucky Community and Technical College announced more than 1,100 students who were conditionally eligible to receive one or more associate degrees, diplomas or certificates during Spring 2020. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the college postponed its 2020 Spring Commencement which would have been held Saturday, May 9 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, and announced the ceremony will be held Saturday, December 19 at the Carson Center. The complete list of Spring 2020 candidate for graduation can be also be seen online and can be seen in alphabetical order by degree and county.
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Graduation - 2020 May 9

WKCTC Congratulates its Fall 2018 Graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 190 candidates for graduation who participated in its Fall Commencement Ceremony December 10, 2018 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 1,100 WKCTC students were eligible to receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates during the Fall 2018.
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Graduation - 2018 Dec 21

WKCTC Recognizes its 2018 Spring Graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 250 candidates for graduation who participated in its Spring Commencement Ceremony May 5, 2018, at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 1,000 WKCTC students were eligible to receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates during Spring 2018.
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Graduation - 2018 May 21

WKCTC Congratulates its Fall 2017 Graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 190 candidates for graduation who participated in its Fall Commencement Ceremony December 11, 2017 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 1,200 WKCTC students were eligible to receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates during the Fall 2017.
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Graduation - 2017 Dec 19

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Congratulates its Spring 2017 Graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 200 candidates for graduation who participated in its Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 6, 2017 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 700 WKCTC students were eligible to receive an associate degree, diploma or certificate.
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Graduation - 2017 May 12

WKCTC Congratulates its Fall 2016 Graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 170 candidates for graduation who participated in its Fall Commencement Ceremony December 12, 2016 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 750 WKCTC students were eligible to receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates during the Fall 2016.
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Graduation - 2016 Dec 21

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Congratulates its Spring 2016 Graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 200 candidates for graduation who participated in its Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 7, 2015 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 780 WKCTC students were eligible to receive an associate degree, diploma or certificate.
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Graduation - 2016 May 26

WKCTC congratulates its Fall 2015 graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 150 candidates for graduation who participated in its Fall Commencement Ceremony December 14, 2015 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 800 WKCTC students were eligible to receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates during the Fall 2014.
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Graduation - 2015 Dec 17

Angela Love of Paducah Graduates from WKCTC

Angela Love of Paducah, KY graduated in May 2005 with an associate in applied science degree in General Occupational and Technical Studies. She also received a diploma in respiratory care technology. Congratulations, Angela!
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Graduation - 2015 Oct 12

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Congratulates its Spring 2015 Graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 200 candidates for graduation who participated in its Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 9, 2015 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 700 WKCTC students were eligible to receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates.
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Graduation - 2015 May 11

West Kentucky Community Technical College congratulates its Spring 2014 graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College honored more than 950 candidates for graduation during two commencement ceremonies May 10, 2014 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center.
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Graduation - 2014 Jun 27

WKCTC congratulates its Fall 2014 graduates

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 120 candidates for graduation who participated in its Fall Commencement Ceremony December 15, 2014 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. More than 800 WKCTC students were eligible to receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates during the Fall 2014.
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Graduation - 2014 Dec 16
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