Jun. 22, 2026
South College Pittsburgh held commencement ceremonies on June 19 to celebrate students graduating from its growing healthcare education programs. Approximately 153 students crossed the stage and celebrated the milestone with loved ones after successfully completing programs including Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy and Surgical Technology.
“The Pittsburgh area is a major hub for the healthcare industry, and we pride ourselves on preparing our graduates to be highly skilled employees,” South College Pittsburgh President Dr. Anne Petrella said. “The students at the 2026 commencement ceremony believed in themselves and demonstrated the commitment to achieve their goals. I want to congratulate all our graduates and wish them continued professional success.”
The ceremony took place at Steamfitters Event Center and included remarks from Ethan Nicholas, president of the Pittsburgh Business Exchange.
Located in Pittsburgh’s North Hills community in Cranberry Township, the South College campus offers a variety of healthcare programs, including Bachelor of Science in Nursing and healthcare-centric Associate of Science programs in Surgical Technology, Nursing, Health Science (Pre-Nursing), Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Respiratory Therapy, along with certificate programs in Practical Nursing and other related programs.
The campus offers modern laboratories for surgical technology, ultrasound, radiography and nursing; lecture classrooms with smart technology; a student break room; and a resource center.
For additional information about South College Pittsburgh, visit south.edu/pittsburgh.
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.
