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The Student News Site of Cuesta College

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Cuesta graduates pose together, creating memories of a special day on May 23.

PHOTOS: Cuesta students celebrate graduation

Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor • May 24, 2025

Cuesta College celebrated its 60th commencement on Friday with a ceremony at the flagpoles near the 5000 building. According to President Jill Stearns, 1,211 graduates earned 1,589 different degrees. 

A Cuesta College graduate walks across the stage to receive their diploma during the 59th Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2024. For many of Cuesta’s staff and administration, commencement is considered to be one of the best events that happens each year. “Something magical happens when you put on that cap and gown and you walk across the stage and staff and faculty are there,” Interim Division Chair and Academic Counselor Heidi Webber said. Photo by Owen Main Photography and courtesy of Cuesta College.

Cuesta College commencement: Everything students, families need to know before attending

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor • April 10, 2025

Cuesta College’s 60th annual commencement ceremony will take place on May 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. on the San Luis Obispo County campus.  “It's really just a chance for them to celebrate their accomplishments...

Events are being cancelled in response to COVID-19. Photo by Alachua County (Flickr)

Major events are being cancelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

Leah Monson • May 11, 2020

Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to implement a shelter-in-place order in March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak limited Californians to only leaving the house for essentials, and gatherings...

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