This week on Friday, November 7th, the 2025 graduation ceremony of Angeles Nursing College was held with great pomp at its Los Angeles Industrial City campus. Graduates and their families from the college’s three main campuses, representatives from multiple healthcare institutions in Southern California, and distinguished guests from the education sector gathered together to witness this moment filled with honor and emotion. The atmosphere was lively, with applause and well-wishes echoing throughout.
Walnut Mayor Allen Wu was invited to attend and deliver a speech at the ceremony. He sincerely congratulated all the graduates and praised Angeles Nursing College for upholding the educational principles of “professionalism, care, and responsibility,” cultivating bilingual nursing professionals with international perspectives and professional spirit.
Mayor Wu stated that Angeles Nursing College, with its high-quality curriculum, not only serves the community but also contributes significantly to the nursing education field in Southern California by fostering career development.
Attending the graduation ceremony reminded Mayor Wu of his own graduation in Civil Engineering and Water Resources from the University of Southern California. He encouraged the graduates to work diligently and pursue their passions in their professional journeys, applying all their learning and accomplishments from campus to the workplace.
“Nursing is not just a science but also a manifestation of love and dedication. Your choices make the world warmer and the community’s future brighter,” Mayor Wu expressed as he presented a certificate of commendation on behalf of the city of Walnut for the outstanding nursing program of the school.
Established in 2013, Angeles Nursing College started with its first nursing class in 2019, initially with only 19 students. It has now expanded into a comprehensive nursing college with campuses in Industrial City, Monterey Park, and Southwest San Bernardino County, offering ten classes annually and training nearly 300 professionals in geriatrics and nursing.
Dr. Lloyd Sun, the President of Angeles Nursing College, praised the graduates during his address for their academic achievements as well as their ability to balance studies, work, and family responsibilities. He commended their courage, resilience, and unwavering determination, qualities that he emphasized would be their hallmark as they enter their professional careers.
Dr. Sun highlighted that nursing is a noble profession that involves matters of life and death. The dedication, empathy, and professional skills displayed by the graduates in their studies and internships are the college’s most valuable assets. He expressed gratitude to the faculty and staff for their hard work and students’ families for their support, urging the graduates to continue shining in their respective roles, safeguarding lives with compassion, and fulfilling their vows through actions.
Dr. Susie Chen, the Director of the Nursing Department, with over thirty years of nursing education experience, delivered her speech extending heartfelt wishes to all new graduates. She hoped to continue shining at Angeles Nursing College, passing on her experiences and knowledge to the next generation of nursing professionals.
Dr. Chen encapsulated her hopes for the graduates into the concept of “Coping,” which includes empathy, open-mindedness, perseverance, integrity, networking, and growth. She encouraged the graduates to commit to lifelong learning and to provide the best care for patients, regardless of the pressures they may face in their careers.
She emphasized the critical importance of nursing work, directly impacting patients’ lives. Therefore, upholding high moral and ethical standards throughout their careers to bring opportunities and hope to patients is essential.
Student representatives from each campus emotionally recalled their learning and growth journeys, expressing gratitude to the college, faculty, and their families. They pledged to carry the mission and glory bestowed by Angeles Nursing College, continuing to contribute their strength to the nursing profession, promoting youth and enthusiasm for the public health sector.
A Chinese student, Miss Jiang, from the Southeast Southern California campus of San Bernardino, shared her academic journey and graduation joy on stage. She reminisced about her first day at the school and the initial fear she felt upon learning about the complex and extensive curriculum she would face in the coming year. Despite her doubts, she persevered and felt immense pride in overcoming challenges.
Miss Jiang expressed gratitude to the school’s faculty for their assistance and the mutual encouragement and support among classmates. In her year of study, she realized that “the starting point is not crucial; as long as you focus on the goal, continue to grow, success will eventually come.”
Many students’ families also attended the ceremony, witnessing and sharing the joy of their loved ones’ successful completion of their studies. All graduates collectively recited the “Nurses’ Pledge,” pledging to uphold high moral and ethical standards in the future to provide the best care for patients.