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Assistant Professor Jon Longest is the '26-28 Bounds Distinguished Teaching Chair. In accepting the award, he noted, “Learning new concepts can be uncomfortable. But those are exactly the moments where something changes. Where we improve. Where we grow.” bit.ly/4ea52Gn
ALT Jon Longest speaks from the podium during Commencement.
Zoe Markovic received the John T. Harrison Award, Chesapeake’s highest student honor. She noted Chesapeake's academic value, "but also the relationships that can only be achieved in such a tight knit and passionate community as this one." Read more: bit.ly/4e6gOSd
ALT Harrison Award winner Zoe Markovic addresses the audience at Chesapeake College commencement ceremony.
ALT Harrison Award Winner Zoe Markovic holds her framed award
We're #PeakeProud of our 2026 graduates and truly enjoyed celebrating Commencement with them. Find and download photos of that day at chesapeake.edu/gradphotos
ALT Four people are smiling at a graduation ceremony. One person is wearing a graduation cap and gown, holding a diploma that says Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, Maryland.
ALT A group of graduates in black caps and gowns, adorned with red cords, celebrate at a graduation ceremony. One individual at the front is clapping joyfully, surrounded by peers. In the background, an auditorium filled with audience members can be seen.
ALT A graduate wearing a black cap and gown smiles while standing between two people. They are in front of a backdrop with the Chesapeake College logo repeated on it.
ALT A person in graduation attire and cap is smiling and holding a young child with curly hair and floral dress. The scene appears to be outdoors with people and a tent in the background.
Congratulations to the Chesapeake College-MGW Nursing Program class of '26! We're #PeakeProud of them. This week's Pinning Ceremony celebrated their hard work and commitment to providing comfort, courage and hope.
ALT Nursing Program graduates speak at the podium during the pinning ceremony
ALT a Nursing Program graduate poses for a picture with one of her instructors
ALT a Nursing Program graduate is all smiles as she celebrates with family and friends
We look forward to celebrating our graduates at Commencement, where @KeashaNHaythe, member of the Talbot County Council and Chesapeake College alumna, will deliver the keynote address. Read her bio: bit.ly/4twoly4
We're honored to host a stop on the #PoliceUnityTour as around 650 riders journey to Washington, DC. The Tour seeks to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty.
Congrats to Shelby Parks, Tristan Pippin, and Dewayne Wangus - our first CDL students to pass their MVA testing on our Wye Mills campus! Shoutout to our CDL team coordinated by Katie Rosenberry, who realized the long-held goal of bringing MVA testing to our students on campus!!
Our Sustainability Academic Group led many volunteers in #EarthWeek actions: Distributed saplings & pollinator seed packets; cleaned up our nature trail; collected 111 bags of clothing, keeping them out of landfills & raising $ for grad gowns. Way to go!!🌍💚💙
ALT volunteers load bagged clothing drive items into the vehicle picking up donations
ALT around 20 volunteers who helped clean up the living labs nature trail
Unity Fest 2026 shows that we can highlight and celebrate different cultures while working together to do so! Thanks, Shore United Bank, for sponsoring this event!
Chesapeake College was honored for 60 years of serving the community at the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Board of Trustees Chair Reza Jafari and Vice President of Administration Karen Smith received individual awards for their career accomplishments.
ALT Reza Jafari accepts the 60 Years of Serving certificate from a Talbot Chamber of Commerce representative, in a group of Board of Trustees members
The men’s baseball team split a doubleheader with CCBC Dundalk on April 3, and followed up with a win against College of Southern Maryland. Get the latest scores and schedule for the mens and womens teams at letsgoskipjacks.com.
@peakebaseball@Peakeathletics
ALT Two baseball team members smile for the camera from the dugout
ALT Catcher catching the pitch that the opponent didn’t swing at
Chesapeake is a recipient of the Council for Opportunity in Education Award for Institutional Effectiveness, recognizing its integration of TRIO Student Support Services practices across the institution.
Read more: bit.ly/4crW0DL@COETalk
Former Skipjacks Allan Saathoff and Dayan Reinoso are are making their debut in the Banana Ball Championship League. “In this league, we put the fans first,” Mr. Saathoff said. “We feel like we’re having a positive impact.” Read more: bit.ly/4c1vbVw@Peakeathletics
ALT Allen Saathoff portrait and Dayan Reinoso on the mound
Chesapeake College will close all locations on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Students, in the event of a winter storm, please monitor chesapeake.edu for campus closures, and Canvas announcements for course-specific updates.
A reminder to our students, in the event of a winter storm, please monitor the College website for campus closures and Canvas announcements for course-specific updates.