Manor College Announces Student Speakers for 2026 Commencement

Wandell Scott and Mirit Falkowski will represent Bachelor’s and Associate’s Degree graduates respectively.

Wandell Scott and Mirit Falkowski have been named the student speakers for the Manor College 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

Scott, a senior from Philadelphia, will represent the Bachelor’s Degree graduates. She is earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management. Falkowski, a sophomore from Philadelphia, will represent the Associate’s Degree graduates. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Learn more about the student speakers below:

Wandell Scott

Wandell Scott (Northeast High School, Philadelphia) graduates from Manor College with her degree in Healthcare Management. She previously graduated from Manor with her Associate’s Degree in Healthcare Administration.

“This moment means a lot to me,” Scott said. “My journey hasn’t been easy. Being chosen shows me that all the hard work and sacrifices really paid off. I’m excited to speak from the heart and hopefully inspire someone else to keep going.”

Scott, a mother of six children, worked for years as a Certified Nursing Assistant after leaving high school in 1992 due to a high-risk pregnancy. She graduated from Northeast High School’s Educational Options program in 2021 and enrolled at Manor College the following year.

When she struggled with balancing life responsibilities with her education, Scott thought of her children, who became her biggest cheerleaders throughout the journey.

“I’d tell myself, ‘I can’t stop. I need to make my kids proud of me,’” Scott said. “My kids were my biggest support.”

Her advice to Manor College students is to follow your dreams and never give up.

“It’s never too late to go back and achieve your education,” Scott said. “Once you start, don’t stop. Keep going.”

Mirit Falkowski

Mirit Falkowski (Princeton High School/Philadelphia) graduates from Manor College with her Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene.

“I feel excited about being a graduation speaker,” Falkowski said.

Falkowski holds a prior Bachelor’s degree in art history from Rutgers in 2015. Her advice to Manor College students is to communicate with your professors and advocate for yourself.

“Don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help,” Falkowski said. “Stand up for what you think is right. With integrity and advocacy, you never know what can happen.”

About Manor College’s Commencement

Manor College’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony takes place on Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m. on the college’s front lawn. The Commencement Orators for 2026 will be Mark and Ann Baiada, the founders of BAYADA Home Health Care. For more information, click here.