MEDIA ADVISORY
City College of San Francisco Marks 90 Years—Commencement Honors Milestone Anniversary and Student Achievements
WHAT: City College of San Francisco (CCSF) will celebrate its 90th anniversary during the 2025 commencement ceremony, recognizing the achievements of the graduating Class of 2025 and honoring distinguished alumni and supporters.
WHO:
- Commencement Speaker & Alumnus of the Year: Bonta Hill (photo), Multiplatform Host for NBC Sports Bay Area, an alumnus of both CCSF and San Francisco State University, and a former foster care youth. At CCSF, he was an active member of the Guardian Scholars Program and served as the public address announcer for the Rams' basketball games
- Student Speaker: Summer Wahab (photo), graduating CCSF student, a mother of three, and former foster care youth, who is headed to Stanford University
- Honorary Degree Recipient: Debra Morgan Dooley (photo), founding leader of the Auxiliary of the Foundation of CCSF, who has raised $4 million for student success
WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
WHERE: George Rush Stadium (CCSF Football Field) on the CCSF Ocean Campus, San Francisco, (parking will be free for Commencement)
VISUALS:
- Graduates celebrating on stage and in the audience
- Keynote remarks from Bonta Hill and Summer Wahab
- Presentation of the honorary degree to Debra Morgan Dooley
- Festive commencement setting at George Rush Stadium
- Families, staff, faculty, and alumni marking CCSF’s 90th anniversary
MEDIA CONTACT: Alexandra Céspedes Kent, (510) 413-8445, alexandra@volersa.com
About CCSF: Bringing higher education opportunities since 1935, and now celebrating its 90th anniversary, City College of San Francisco is an urban community college serving over 40,000 students annually at six locations throughout San Francisco. The College offers an affordable opportunity to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, pursue career and technical education, and personal development and enrichment. Visit: https://www.ccsf.edu
Learn more about Free City: Visit https://www.ccsf.edu/paying-college/free-city
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