Heartland Community College’s spring commencement set for May 17

Posted on May 6, 2024

*The spring commencement is May 17 at Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: Heartland/File)*

By Blake Haas

NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s spring commencement ceremony is at Grossinger Motor’s Arena on May 17.

The 6:30 p.m. ceremony includes remarks from Heartland President Keith Cornille and student speaker Andria Merkle.

There are no restrictions on the number of guests attending the graduation ceremony.

Hometown Hawks Graduation ceremonies are at Heartland’s two regional campus locations on May 13 in Lincoln from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and May 15 in Pontiac from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

All graduating students can participate in the commencement ceremony in Bloomington.

Tickets are not required for either ceremony.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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