Davis Technical College held its 2026 Spring Commencement April 14 at the Western Sports Park in Farmington honoring 1,146 graduates. More than 2,800 people attended the ceremony.

“You came to Davis Tech with questions: Can I do this and will it be worth it?” said Director of Programs for the School of Health Professions Dee Weaver in his address to the students. “You’ve learned more than technical skills here; you’ve learned how to show up, how to keep going when it’s hard, how to ask for help, and how to offer it. You’ve proved to yourself and your family that you are capable, resilient, and ready.” 

“Each of us came to Davis Tech with a dream,” said student Alexis Blank, Dental Assisting graduate. “We stayed. We learned. We grew. There were moments we wanted to quit. Moments we questioned ourselves. But every single one of us sitting here today chose not to stop. And that choice to keep going is what makes this moment so powerful.”

Blank is a member of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and represented Davis Tech as a student ambassador. She plans to continue her education at Weber State University in pre-med.

Utah State Rep. Paul Cutler was the keynote speaker for the event and shared four guiding principles for life: think big, prepare well, work hard, and live right. He emphasized the importance of good communication, collaboration, and continuously learning new skills, noting that “Davis Tech is a great place that changes lives!” a Davis Tech release said.

“These graduates are stepping into the workforce ready to make an immediate and meaningful impact across the state of Utah.” said Davis Tech Associate Vice President of Student Success Samantha Cusenza. “Their success strengthens local industries, supports economic growth, and helps improve their families’ lives. We’re incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished and excited for the positive change they will continue to bring to communities throughout Utah."