Mildred Elley College to Hold New York City Graduation Ceremony October 16 at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

More than 200 graduates from the NYC campus to be recognized at annual commencement event in lower Manhattan.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mildred Elley College will hold its 2026 New York City campus graduation ceremony on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) in lower Manhattan.

The ceremony is expected to recognize approximately 210 graduates from Mildred Elley College’s New York City campus, joined by their families, guests, and members of the campus faculty and staff. Graduates being honored completed certificate and associate degree programs in healthcare fields, including Practical Nursing and Medical Assisting, following months of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience at Mildred Elley College’s Manhattan campus.

The event will feature a guest speaker, Hasoni L. Pratts, the Second Judicial District (Brooklyn) representative from the New York State Education Department’s Board of Regents.

Graduation ceremonies mark a significant milestone for Mildred Elley College students, many of whom returned to school as adult learners balancing coursework with work and family responsibilities. The institution’s programs prepare students for entry into New York City’s healthcare workforce, where demand for qualified nursing and clinical support professionals continues to grow.

“Each graduate represents a story of hard work, resilience, and possibility. We are proud of what they have accomplished and excited to see them take the next step toward meaningful careers in healthcare.” — Phillippa Gordon, Mildred Elley College NYC Campus President

Following the ceremony, graduates will have continued access to Mildred Elley College’s Office of Career Services, which provides lifetime job placement assistance including resume support, interview preparation, and employer connections across the New York City healthcare industry.

Mildred Elley College’s New York City campus, located in the city’s Financial District, has prepared students for healthcare careers since 2010. The institution offers certificate and associate degree programs in Practical Nursing and Medical Assisting, preparing graduates for roles across New York City’s healthcare industry.

Mildred Elley College has provided career-focused education in the Capital Region since 1917, and expanded to New York City in 2010. The institution is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and is approved by the New York State Board of Regents and registered with the New York State Education Department.

More information about Mildred Elley College’s New York City campus is available at mildred-elley.edu/campuses/new-york/. Individuals interested in learning more about Mildred Elley College’s healthcare programs can visit mildred-elley.edu/admissions/.

About Mildred Elley College
Mildred Elley College is an accredited career college with campuses in Albany, New York, and New York City, and an extension site in Amsterdam, New York. Founded in 1917, the institution offers certificate and associate degree programs in healthcare, business, and legal studies. More information is available at https://www.mildred-elley.edu/.

Maria Neal – VP of Marketing and Communications
Mildred Elley College
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