Across the Bronx last month, college students donned caps and gowns and walked proudly across stages to mark a major milestone: graduation.

The 2025 commencement season brought celebrations to campuses throughout the borough, as thousands of students were recognized for their years of hard work and perseverance.

Graduates from Lehman College, Fordham University, Manhattan College, Bronx Community College, and Eugenio María de Hostos Community College are now preparing to take their next steps—as doctors, teachers, engineers, attorneys, and more. But before moving forward, they paused to celebrate their achievements.

At Bronx Community College’s 65th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, the school honored its class of 2025 valedictorian, Genesis Nicacio Gomez. An immigrant from the Dominican

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