HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Nearly 500 students will walk across the stage as the Hutchinson Community College graduating class of 2018 ends the academic year. The commencement ceremony is tonight at 7 in the Sports Arena.

Along with students receiving their diplomas, the College Alumnus of the Year will be named. The Instructor of the Year, as voted on by the student body, will also be named.

The speaker for tonight’s ceremony is Dr. Jean Redeker, the Vice President for Academic Affairs.