Twenty-four graduates of the nursing program at Washington State University Tri-Cities will be recognized at a candlelight convocation and pinning ceremony today.

The event is an occasion for students, faculty and staff and student family members to recognize the graduates.

The ceremony will be at 7 p.m. at City Church, 4624 W. 10th Ave., in Kennewick. It is free and open to the public. Interim Chancellor James R. Pratt, nursing instructors and graduating students will speak.

Richland's Kadlec Regional Medical Center is sponsoring the ceremony.