With the theme “The Future is Golden”, Roxbury Community College (RCC) celebrated its largest recent graduating class at its 50th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. The nearly 300 members of the Class of 2026 were recognized for exemplifying the talent, determination, and perseverance that have defined RCC since its founding in 1973. More than 70% of the RCC graduating class of 2026 are Boston residents.
Roxbury Community College (RCC) is proud to recognize three distinguished honorees at its 2026 Commencement ceremony. Each honoree reflects the College’s longstanding commitment to leadership, service, equity, and community impact. This year’s honorees are Judge Leslie Harris (Lifetime Achievement Award), Dr. Charles Anderson (Community Service Award), and Roeshana Moore-Evans (Distinguished Alumni Award).
On Friday, April 24, RCC and community leaders gathered to celebrate the official inauguration of RCC’s 18th President Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson, who took office in July of 2024. During the ceremony Dr. Jefferson was administered the Presidential Oath by Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Noe Ortega and was presented with the Presidential Medallion.
