August 19, 2025
Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) proudly hosted its first pinning ceremony for graduates of the nursing program developed in partnership with East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The event took place at noon in the Instructional and Performing Arts Center (IPAC) Auditorium on the CVCC campus.
This significant milestone marked the completion of the program by the first group of students to train at the EAMC-based site. The partnership between CVCC and EAMC was established to expand access to nursing education and strengthen the regional healthcare workforce.
“The launch of this program and the success of these graduates exemplify CVCC’s commitment to meeting the needs of our community,” said CVCC President Jackie Screws. “Through partnerships like the one we have with EAMC, we can prepare skilled, compassionate nurses who will make a difference in the lives of patients across our region. We are proud of each of these students for their perseverance and dedication.”
The ceremony included remarks from CVCC and EAMC representatives, the traditional pinning of graduates, the recitation of the Florence Nightingale Pledge, and the presentation of special awards recognizing outstanding student performance.
Special Awards Presented:
Spirit of Nursing Award
JaKoya Ayana Robinson
Clinical Excellence Award
Leah Johnson
Florence Nightingale Award
Mia Andrea Pitts
Graduates Honored:
Rebecca Fox
Alex Henderson
Leah Johnson
Laurae Kaytlin Reaves
Jazzlyn Ciara Moon
Christina Nelson
Mia Andrea Pitts
JaKoya Ayana Robinson
Audrie Chaquita Simmons
This first class of graduates from the CVCC-EAMC nursing program represents a successful beginning for a collaboration that will continue to support and grow the region’s healthcare workforce for years to come.
