05/02/2026Largest Graduating Class In The Institution's HistoryFSC Staff Largest Graduating Class in FSC HistoryFlorida Southern's Largest Graduating Class in the Institute's HistorytrueFlorida Southern College marked a historic milestone on Saturday, May 2, as it conferred degrees upon 583 graduates, the largest graduating class in the College’s history.   The ceremony featured the Honorable Sara Roberts McCarley, mayor of the City of Lakeland and a 1993 Florida Southern College alumna, as the commencement speaker. In recognition of her dedication to service and leadership within the Lakeland community, McCarley was awarded the degree Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa. Florida Southern College marked a historic milestone on Saturday, May 2, as it conferred degrees upon 583 graduates, the largest graduating class in the College’s history.  The ceremony featured the Honorable Sara Roberts McCarley, mayor of the City of Lakeland and a 1993 Florida Southern Col...Alumniabout fsc