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MCC Daily Tribune

First Graduates from LPN Program Highlighted on TV, Radio

A ceremony recognizing 16 individuals who recently completed MCC's Licensed Practical Nurse Program garnered TV and radio coverage on May 24-25. The honorees are the first graduates from the program. They are now prepared to earn their license and join the workforce full time amid a high demand for skilled healthcare professionals across the Finger Lakes region.

WROC-TV’s coverage included an interview with graduate Osei Parker with his young son in his arms.

Featured speakers at the ceremony, held May 24 on the Downtown Campus, included:

  • President Burt-Nanna
  • County Executive Bello
  • Liliana Ruiz, director of Special Projects & Educational Initiatives for City of Rochester and an MCC alumna
  • Carol Tegas, executive director of Finger Lakes Performing Provider System and an MCC alumna
  • Stephanie Von Bacho, RN, senior director of Learning and Development at University of Rochester Medical Center and an MCC alumna
  • Maureen Garbach, RN, director of nursing at Friendly Senior Living and an MCC alumna
  • Grace Dengler, RN, associate chief nursing officer of long-term care at Rochester Regional Health
  • MCC LPN graduate Jennifer Amponsah

See images from the ceremony on MCC's website.

Hency Yuen-Eng
Community Relations
06/08/2023