Jun. 19, 2026
South College Asheville held its commencement ceremony June 19 to celebrate nearly 200 graduates.
The ceremony took place at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts and included remarks from Victoria Dunkle, a well-known former news anchor in Asheville who is now the communications director for AdventHealth.
Dunkle continues to make television appearances as the face of AdventHealth and has held community listening sessions in Buncombe, Graham, Madison and Yancey counties to gather input and share updates on the proposed expansion of hospital services in the region. AdventHealth is a vital clinical partner for South College Asheville and allows students to undergo hands-on instruction and learning before graduation.
Approximately 184 students graduated with family and friends present to celebrate their accomplishments.
“We always look forward to graduation day to honor our graduates for their commitment to education,” South College Asheville President Dr. Samantha Sircey said. “It’s an indication of their dedication and the work of our professors and staff to help students succeed. Our graduates are welcome to come back to our campus any time to pursue additional educational programs or just to visit. Our door is always open.”
The current Asheville campus, which opened in 2012, is located at 140 Sweeten Creek Road in a city anchored by the mountains of Western North Carolina. The institution offers a variety of programs and concentrations in business, healthcare, legal studies, technology and more.
For more information about South College Asheville, visit south.edu/asheville.
Across its national footprint, South College offers more than 150 academic programs and concentrations in business, education, healthcare and other fields. The institution was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1882 and now includes 10 physical campuses, online learning and Competency-Based Education (CBE). To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 20,000 students and is proud of its more than 25,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online and Competency-Based Education (CBE). South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
