On this page you will find the 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony Agendas, a full list of Graduates, and information about the Commencement Speakers. Our Spring Commencement Ceremonies will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Pocono Hall Gym and Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center. All information will be available the week of graduation.
Roland "Ron" Yoshida
Former Provost, Lehigh University
Spring 2026 Bethlehem Speaker
Ron is a third generation Japanese American who was born in Los Angeles in 1948. His undergraduate and graduate degrees were earned at the University of Southern California.
Oh Northampton, we remember your name.
Oh Northampton, in our hearts you remain.
Like the star of Bethlehem that shines in the night,
let the lamp of learning burn ever bright.
We take strength in our community.
We take pride in our diversity.
And the hopes we share,
and the dreams we dare, our unity.
As the flow of time moves gently along,
we recall the past in the words of a song.
Ever changing yet one thing the same,
Oh Northampton, in our hearts you remain.
Oh Northampton, in our hearts you remain.
Lyrics and music by Mario Acerra
Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem PA 18020
610.861.5300
