Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is proud to announce the upcoming commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024, scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 9 a.m. at The Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433.

"As we approach the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024, I am filled with immense pride and anticipation," said Virginia M. Fraire, Ph., D., president of Lone Star College-University Park. "This ceremony marks my first as president since joining in October last year. I look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with our students and their loved ones. Congratulations to all our graduates!"

Over 1400 students are set to graduate, marking the culmination of their hard work and dedication. The ceremony will feature Hall of Fame Powerlifter Tiny Meeker, a Bench Press World Champion and Texas sports legend, as the guest speaker.

Graduates are reminded to complete their RSVP for the ceremony by Wednesday, May 1. Each graduate is eligible to reserve up to eight tickets for guests. Tickets are free and can be reserved by graduates through the LSC-University Park online ticketing system, which opened on April 23.

For information on the upcoming graduation visit, www.lonestar.edu/UPCommencement.htm. Please direct any questions about the ceremony to UP-Commencement@LoneStar.edu. Attendees are reminded that the Berry Center adheres to a strict clear bag policy, and all bags and purses may be subject to search upon entrance.

LSC-University Park offers more than 70 programs of study, including credit and non-credit courses, workforce training, and continuing education classes. Classes can be taken during the day, evenings, and weekends in traditional, online, and hybrid formats.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative higher education institutions in the country. The college, led by Virginia M. Fraire, Ph.D., is devoted to impacting the community's prosperity and upward mobility through student success. LSC-University Park’s expert and compassionate faculty and staff provide students with holistic and immersive education and training in disciplines and industries that meet current and future workforce needs.

Located on the grounds of the former Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett Packard's world headquarters, LSC-University Park's facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs, and the Geology Rock Wall. It is also home to the University of Houston-NW Downtown, Lone Star Corporate College, iSchool, and YMCA Children's Academy. For information on taking fall or summer classes at LSC-University Park, visit LoneStar.edu/StartUP.

Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.