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COLLEGE TO HOST CEREMEONIAL GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY

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July 25, 2023

Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti and SUNY Niagara President William Murabito will host a ceremonial groundbreaking on July 25 for the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy training facility. The event will take place on SUNY Niagara’s Sanborn campus at 1 p.m.

“The Niagara County Legislature recognizes that we are very fortunate to have such a tremendous Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Filicetti, keeping our communities safe and we want to do all we can to support them,” said Wydysh. “When the Sheriff and SUNY Niagara leaders approached us about providing funding for a state-of-the-art law enforcement academy that would provide the best training available for those entering our local law enforcement agencies, the Legislature was quick to jump on board. We appreciate those who choose to pursue a career in law enforcement and this academy is an investment in them.”

Filicetti emphasized the importance of comprehensive preparation for all who enter law enforcement. “The expectations on the women and men in law enforcement have never been higher and the way we meet and exceed those expectations is through our training,” he said. “So, for recruits who attend the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, we are putting together a facility that will have cutting-edge training, will provide simulations of real-world situations and will ultimately prepare them for a very challenging but rewarding career.

The sheriff also acknowledged the collaboration that moved the project forward. “I cannot say enough about the tremendous partnership between Niagara County Legislature, SUNY Niagara and the Sheriff’s Office,” said Filicetti. “When we relocated the NCLEA a few years ago, we did so with a vision to create a modern, dynamic academy to train our future law enforcement personnel, and today’s groundbreaking is the first step in that direction.”

“This new space will ensure that law enforcement education here in Niagara County is unparalleled within our region for years to come. Cadets who come here will receive training that incorporates the latest in technology and practice,” said Murabito. “The academy will create some fantastic opportunities for SUNY Niagara students pursuing degrees in criminal justice.”

Construction of the 15,000 square-foot building began this past spring. The building, located on the north side of the college’s campus, will feature classrooms with movable walls, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a reality-based training room and a use of force simulator. College officials anticipate that it will open in 2024.

The architect is LaBella Associates D.P.C, and the general contractor is Picone Construction. Other contractors involved with the project include D. V. Brown & Associates, Mollenberg-Betz Inc., and Frey Electric.

Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti and SUNY Niagara President William Murabito will host a ceremonial groundbreaking on July 25 for the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy training facility. The event will take place on SUNY Niagara’s Sanborn campus at 1 p.m.

“The Niagara County Legislature recognizes that we are very fortunate to have such a tremendous Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Filicetti, keeping our communities safe and we want to do all we can to support them,” said Wydysh. “When the Sheriff and SUNY Niagara leaders approached us about providing funding for a state-of-the-art law enforcement academy that would provide the best training available for those entering our local law enforcement agencies, the Legislature was quick to jump on board. We appreciate those who choose to pursue a career in law enforcement and this academy is an investment in them.”

Filicetti emphasized the importance of comprehensive preparation for all who enter law enforcement. “The expectations on the women and men in law enforcement have never been higher and the way we meet and exceed those expectations is through our training,” he said. “So, for recruits who attend the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, we are putting together a facility that will have cutting-edge training, will provide simulations of real-world situations and will ultimately prepare them for a very challenging but rewarding career.

The sheriff also acknowledged the collaboration that moved the project forward. “I cannot say enough about the tremendous partnership between Niagara County Legislature, SUNY Niagara and the Sheriff’s Office,” said Filicetti. “When we relocated the NCLEA a few years ago, we did so with a vision to create a modern, dynamic academy to train our future law enforcement personnel, and today’s groundbreaking is the first step in that direction.”

“This new space will ensure that law enforcement education here in Niagara County is unparalleled within our region for years to come. Cadets who come here will receive training that incorporates the latest in technology and practice,” said Murabito. “The academy will create some fantastic opportunities for SUNY Niagara students pursuing degrees in criminal justice.”

Construction of the 15,000 square-foot building began this past spring. The building, located on the north side of the college’s campus, will feature classrooms with movable walls, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a reality-based training room and a use of force simulator. College officials anticipate that it will open in 2024.

The architect is LaBella Associates D.P.C, and the general contractor is Picone Construction. Other contractors involved with the project include D. V. Brown & Associates, Mollenberg-Betz Inc., and Frey Electric.

 

 

 

 

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Hal Legg
Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-2880 | 716-431-3973
Email: hlegg@niagaracc.suny.edu

Jul 20
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Free Concert to Cap Off SUNY Niagara’s 60th Anniversary

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July 20, 2023

SUNY Niagara will close out a yearlong celebration of the 60th anniversary of its founding by hosting a free concert featuring Nerds Gone Wild on Aug. 11. College officials have billed the event “Niagara County’s Biggest Birthday Party” as a nod to the region’s continuous support of the college since its founding in 1962.

“This concert is a way for us to say thanks to the communities that have grown and sustained SUNY Niagara,” said Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement Barbara DeSimone. “So many people across Niagara County and beyond have contributed to our success since the college’s humble beginning in the former Nabisco Shredded Wheat plant in Niagara Falls to its transition to the site our campus has occupied since 1973, and from the five programs we offered in 1962 to the more than 60 in place now.”

SUNY Niagara’s commemoration of its 60th anniversary began in October of last year. The college has woven its theme, “Honoring the Past and Reimagining the Future,” into activities ranging from its Diamond Scholarship Gala and Veterans Day program to the holiday Gingerbread Wonderland installation at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute and commencement this past May.

Niagara County’s Biggest Birthday Party will take place outdoors on SUNY Niagara’s campus at 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd. in Sanborn. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The Yachtfathers will start the show at 6:30 p.m. and Nerds Gone Wild will take the stage at 8 p.m. featuring SUNY Niagara alum, Ed Tabone,’86.  There will be ample parking in the college’s lots, food trucks, and beverages available for purchase. While the event is free to attend, there are sponsorships available that provide preferred parking and access to a hospitality tent.  Proceeds will benefit the new Veterans Memorial Park opening on the SUNY Niagara campus this November.  More information can be found by visiting /nerds-gone-wild/

SUNY Niagara will close out a yearlong celebration of the 60th anniversary of its founding by hosting a free concert featuring Nerds Gone Wild on Aug. 11. College officials have billed the event “Niagara County’s Biggest Birthday Party” as a nod to the region’s continuous support of the college since its founding in 1962.

“This concert is a way for us to say thanks to the communities that have grown and sustained SUNY Niagara,” said Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement Barbara DeSimone. “So many people across Niagara County and beyond have contributed to our success since the college’s humble beginning in the former Nabisco Shredded Wheat plant in Niagara Falls to its transition to the site our campus has occupied since 1973, and from the five programs we offered in 1962 to the more than 60 in place now.”

SUNY Niagara’s commemoration of its 60th anniversary began in October of last year. The college has woven its theme, “Honoring the Past and Reimagining the Future,” into activities ranging from its Diamond Scholarship Gala and Veterans Day program to the holiday Gingerbread Wonderland installation at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute and commencement this past May.

Niagara County’s Biggest Birthday Party will take place outdoors on SUNY Niagara’s campus at 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd. in Sanborn. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The Yachtfathers will start the show at 6:30 p.m. and Nerds Gone Wild will take the stage at 8 p.m. featuring SUNY Niagara alum, Ed Wyner,’86.  There will be ample parking in the college’s lots, food trucks, and beverages available for purchase. While the event is free to attend, there are sponsorships available that provide preferred parking and access to a hospitality tent.  Proceeds will benefit the new Veterans Memorial Park opening on the SUNY Niagara campus this November.  More information can be found by visiting /nerds-gone-wild/

 

 

 

Media Contact Information

Hal Legg
Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-2880 | 716-431-3973
Email: hlegg@niagaracc.suny.edu

Jun 21
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SUNY Niagara PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

By News Archive

June 21, 2023

SUNY Niagara President William Murabito

SUNY Niagara President William Murabito

SUNY Niagara President William Murabito announced his intent to retire next year at the college’s board of trustees meeting today. Dr. Murabito, who became the institution’s seventh president in 2019 after having served in an interim role for two years, will retire on June 30, 2024.

“I have appreciated the great privilege of working in such a welcoming community,” said Murabito. “Our board of trustees, the Niagara County Legislature, the state officials who represent our region in Albany and, of course, the campus community—everyone around this institution—has made it the educational, economic and cultural centerpiece that it is today. Contributing to what always has been and always will be a collective effort is a highlight of my professional life.”

A longtime leader within SUNY, Murabito’s previous positions include interim president at SUNY Cobleskill, Sullivan County Community College and SUNY Morrisville. He also has held the position of chief executive officer at Rockland Community College. Between 1983 and 2002, Murabito worked within SUNY system administration in Albany in roles including associate vice chancellor of academic affairs, executive director for university technology colleges and as associate and assistant vice chancellor for university life.  Murabito is particularly proud of his vice-presidential role in helping to establish SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Marcy/Utica, NY.

“When I exit SUNY Niagara next year, I will have worked at various SUNY settings for 58 years,” said Murabito. “SUNY remains a champion of providing opportunities for millions of students who have received a first-class education from the visionary leadership within SUNY and state and local government. I benefitted from a SUNY education and hopefully I have been able to pay it forward through my service. Now, I look forward to my final year as I transition to the next exciting journey of life.”

Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh said that she has enjoyed working with Murabito.

“Since day one, President Murabito’s calm, steady leadership has made him an excellent partner,” said Wydysh. “He will be missed, but his legacy, an unwavering advocacy for students’ success, will surely remain.”

SUNY Niagara Board of Trustees Chair Jason Cafarella, who accepted Murabito’s letter of intent to retire, said that the president’s impact is evident in the college’s graduation rate and its graduates’ earnings.

“For SUNY Niagara to have both the best graduation rate among community colleges in SUNY and the highest median earning among graduates of two-year schools in the region is remarkable,” said Cafarella. “No college reaches this point without a vision for excellence and the knowledge and skill to make that vision a reality.”

Among Murabito’s key accomplishments at SUNY Niagara is the update of the campus facilities. In 2018, he directed completion of the $25 million Learning Commons, which is a focal point of academic and social activity. Recently the college finalized plans to build an $8.3 million building to house the Niagara County Law Enforcement Agency’s programs. Ground breaking for that project is expected this summer. Murabito’s vison for the campus has been to create a center for education for the Niagara community, a campus that is welcoming to all citizens and equipped to present education that is second to none in preparing students for jobs or transfer.

Expanding access to education has been another priority for Murabito. During his tenure, SUNY Niagara has become a regional leader in course flexibility, dedicating resources to online and multi-modal learning. In May of this year, the college launched a pilot program teaching general education courses to inmates at the Niagara County jail this summer. Recently the college began recruiting adult learners to SUNY Niagara at Night, a program that, beginning this fall, will offer 16 degree and certificate programs and student support services and dining options during evening hours.

Outside of higher education, Murabito has been active in many organizations at the regional and state levels. He is a member of the New York State Commission on National and Community Services, serving as its chairman from 1994-2007. He also served on the New York Special Olympics Board of Directors from 1984-2004, chairing that organization from 1991-1997.  Murabito is an active member of the Niagara USA Chamber.  He is especially pleased with the relationship SUNY Niagara developed with Niagara University.

Murabito received Volunteer of the Year for the City of Albany for his work as chair of Albany’s Promise. He was a Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in 1998 from the State University College at Buffalo.

Murabito holds a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in student personnel and guidance from SUNY Albany and a bachelor’s degree from the State University College at Buffalo.

SUNY Niagara President William Murabito announced his intent to retire next year at the college’s board of trustees meeting today. Dr. Murabito, who became the institution’s seventh president in 2019 after having served in an interim role for two years, will retire on June 30, 2024.

“I have appreciated the great privilege of working in such a welcoming community,” said Murabito. “Our board of trustees, the Niagara County Legislature, the state officials who represent our region in Albany and, of course, the campus community—everyone around this institution—has made it the educational, economic and cultural centerpiece that it is today. Contributing to what always has been and always will be a collective effort is a highlight of my professional life.”

A longtime leader within SUNY, Murabito’s previous positions include interim president at SUNY Cobleskill, Sullivan County Community College and SUNY Morrisville. He also has held the position of chief executive officer at Rockland Community College. Between 1983 and 2002, Murabito worked within SUNY system administration in Albany in roles including associate vice chancellor of academic affairs, executive director for university technology colleges and as associate and assistant vice chancellor for university life.  Murabito is particularly proud of his vice-presidential role in helping to establish SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Marcy/Utica, NY.

“When I exit SUNY Niagara next year, I will have worked at various SUNY settings for 58 years,” said Murabito. “SUNY remains a champion of providing opportunities for millions of students who have received a first-class education from the visionary leadership within SUNY and state and local government. I benefitted from a SUNY education and hopefully I have been able to pay it forward through my service. Now, I look forward to my final year as I transition to the next exciting journey of life.”

Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh said that she has enjoyed working with Murabito.

“Since day one, President Murabito’s calm, steady leadership has made him an excellent partner,” said Wydysh. “He will be missed, but his legacy, an unwavering advocacy for students’ success, will surely remain.”

SUNY Niagara Board of Trustees Chair Jason Cafarella, who accepted Murabito’s letter of intent to retire, said that the president’s impact is evident in the college’s graduation rate and its graduates’ earnings.

“For SUNY Niagara to have both the best graduation rate among community colleges in SUNY and the highest median earning among graduates of two-year schools in the region is remarkable,” said Cafarella. “No college reaches this point without a vision for excellence and the knowledge and skill to make that vision a reality.”

Among Murabito’s key accomplishments at SUNY Niagara is the update of the campus facilities. In 2018, he directed completion of the $25 million Learning Commons, which is a focal point of academic and social activity. Recently the college finalized plans to build an $8.3 million building to house the Niagara County Law Enforcement Agency’s programs. Ground breaking for that project is expected this summer. Murabito’s vison for the campus has been to create a center for education for the Niagara community, a campus that is welcoming to all citizens and equipped to present education that is second to none in preparing students for jobs or transfer.

Expanding access to education has been another priority for Murabito. During his tenure, SUNY Niagara has become a regional leader in course flexibility, dedicating resources to online and multi-modal learning. In May of this year, the college launched a pilot program teaching general education courses to inmates at the Niagara County jail this summer. Recently the college began recruiting adult learners to SUNY Niagara at Night, a program that, beginning this fall, will offer 16 degree and certificate programs and student support services and dining options during evening hours.

Outside of higher education, Murabito has been active in many organizations at the regional and state levels. He is a member of the New York State Commission on National and Community Services, serving as its chairman from 1994-2007. He also served on the New York Special Olympics Board of Directors from 1984-2004, chairing that organization from 1991-1997.  Murabito is an active member of the Niagara USA Chamber.  He is especially pleased with the relationship SUNY Niagara developed with Niagara University.

Murabito received Volunteer of the Year for the City of Albany for his work as chair of Albany’s Promise. He was a Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in 1998 from the State University College at Buffalo.

Murabito holds a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in student personnel and guidance from SUNY Albany and a bachelor’s degree from the State University College at Buffalo.

 

SUNY Niagara President William Murabito

SUNY Niagara President William Murabito

 

 

 

Media Contact Information

Hal Legg
Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-2880 | 716-431-3973
Email: hlegg@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 15
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More than 300 Graduates Participated in SUNY Niagara’s 59th Commencement

By News Archive

May 15, 2023

The 59th annual commencement ceremony at SUNY Niagara took place on Saturday, May 13 at the Sanborn campus. More than 300 students crossed the stage to receive their degree.

Superintendent of Niagara Falls City Schools Mark Laurrie delivered the keynote address to graduates. He shared a recipe for success with students to bring with them on their next journey. The recipe consisted of a SUNY Niagara diploma, emotional intelligence, and cherishing the most important people and moments in life.

Graduates concluded the event with an outdoor picnic and photo stations where they mingled with friends, family, and SUNY Niagara faculty.

SUNY Niagara has the highest graduation rate of all community colleges in New York State. The College provides more than 50 certificate and degree programs and is funded by the Niagara County Legislature, the State University of New York, and student tuition.

 

Graduates: SUNY Niagara graduates show off their diplomas after walking the stage.

Graduates: SUNY Niagara graduates show off their diplomas after walking the stage.


Legislature

Legislature: Niagara County Legislatures attended SUNY Niagara’s 59th Commencement Ceremony. Pictured, left to right, are Randy R. Bradt, Chris Voccio, Chairperson Rebecca Wydysh, and Jeffrey Elder.


Keynote

Keynote: From left to right, President’s Medallion recipient Regan Lytle, Keynote speaker Mark Laurrie, and Chancellor’s Award winner Meredith Preve.


Crossing Stage

Orianna Pritchett gives a wave as she crosses the stage at SUNY Niagara’s 59th graduation ceremony.

The 59th annual commencement ceremony at SUNY Niagara took place on Saturday, May 13 at the Sanborn campus. More than 300 students crossed the stage to receive their degree.

Superintendent of Niagara Falls City Schools Mark Laurrie delivered the keynote address to graduates. He shared a recipe for success with students to bring with them on their next journey. The recipe consisted of a SUNY Niagara diploma, emotional intelligence, and cherishing the most important people and moments in life.

Graduates concluded the event with an outdoor picnic and photo stations where they mingled with friends, family, and SUNY Niagara faculty.

SUNY Niagara has the highest graduation rate of all community colleges in New York State. The College provides more than 50 certificate and degree programs and is funded by the Niagara County Legislature, the State University of New York, and student tuition.

 

Graduates: SUNY Niagara graduates show off their diplomas after walking the stage.

Graduates: SUNY Niagara graduates show off their diplomas after walking the stage.

 

Legislature

Legislature: Niagara County Legislatures attended SUNY Niagara’s 59th Commencement Ceremony. Pictured, left to right, are Randy R. Bradt, Chris Voccio, Chairperson Rebecca Wydysh, and Jeffrey Elder.

 

Keynote

Keynote: From left to right, President’s Medallion recipient Regan Lytle, Keynote speaker Mark Laurrie, and Chancellor’s Award winner Meredith Preve.

 

Crossing Stage

Orianna Pritchett gives a wave as she crosses the stage at SUNY Niagara’s 59th graduation ceremony.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 09
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SUNY Niagara at Night

SUNY Niagara at Night Informational Session May 15

By News Archive

May 9, 2023

SUNY Niagara at Night

Beginning this fall, SUNY Niagara will offer additional programs, courses, and support services during evening hours.

SUNY Niagara will keep the lights on later beginning this fall. To meet the needs of current and prospective students, the college will begin offering 16 degree and certificate programs as well as student support services and dining options throughout the evening. Various programs in education, liberal arts, business, accounting, STEM, and nursing will be included during nighttime hours.

To kick off this new initiative, the college will host a SUNY Niagara at Night Information Session on May 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons at the Sanborn campus, located at 3111 Saunders Settlement Road. Faculty and student support services will be present to chat with individuals who are interested in SUNY Niagara at Night. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit: niagaracc.suny.edu/ncccatnight.

SUNY Niagara will keep the lights on later beginning this fall. To meet the needs of current and prospective students, the college will begin offering 16 degree and certificate programs as well as student support services and dining options throughout the evening. Various programs in education, liberal arts, business, accounting, STEM, and nursing will be included during nighttime hours.

To kick off this new initiative, the college will host a SUNY Niagara at Night Information Session on May 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons at the Sanborn campus, located at 3111 Saunders Settlement Road. Faculty and student support services will be present to chat with individuals who are interested in SUNY Niagara at Night. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit: niagaracc.suny.edu/ncccatnight.

 

SUNY Niagara at Night

Beginning this fall, SUNY Niagara will offer additional programs, courses, and support services during evening hours.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 09
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Mark Laurrie SUNY Niagara Keynote

SUNY Niagara Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker

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May 9, 2023

Mark Laurrie SUNY Niagara Keynote

SUNY Niagara’s 2023 Keynote Commencement Speaker Mark Laurrie, Superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District.

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito announced today that Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie will deliver the keynote address at the college’s 59th annual commencement ceremony.

SUNY Niagara will host graduation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 in the main gym on the Sanborn campus. The college expects over 1,000 guests to attend in support of the more than 800 members of the Class of 2023. An outdoor reception will follow the ceremony.SUNY Niagara will livestream of the event at .

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito announced today that Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie will deliver the keynote address at the college’s 59th annual commencement ceremony.

SUNY Niagara will host graduation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 in the main gym on the Sanborn campus. The college expects over 1,000 guests to attend in support of the more than 800 members of the Class of 2023. An outdoor reception will follow the ceremony.SUNY Niagara will livestream of the event at .

Mark Laurrie SUNY Niagara Keynote

SUNY Niagara’s 2023 Keynote Commencement Speaker Mark Laurrie, Superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 08
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Regan and Meredith SUNY Niagara

Three SUNY Niagara Students Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

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May 8, 2023

Regan and Meredith SUNY Niagara

Regan Lytle and Meredith Preve display their President’s Medallions.

SUNY Niagara students Alexander Minnehan, Meredith Preve and Regan Lytle recently earned awards for their unique contributions in the areas of academics, civic leadership, and athletics. The awardees were recognized by local and state leadership including: SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, Senator Rob Ortt, and State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr.

Sophomores Alexander Minnehan, a Biology and Chemistry major from Lakeville, NY, and Meredith Preve, an Environmental Studies major from Tonawanda, NY, earned the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor bestowed upon a student by SUNY. Presented by the SUNY Chancellor in Albany, John B. King said, “The SUNY family is incredibly proud of your accomplishments, your commitment to realizing your ambitions, and, most of all, of the person you are.”

Alexander Minnehan will graduate with two Associate degrees. In addition to earning the Chancellor’s Award, he was presented the President’s Cup at SUNY Niagara’s Thunderwolves Awards Night on May 3. This is the most distinguished award in SUNY Niagara intercollegiate

Alex Minnehan

Alex Minnehan smiles with his Chancellor’s Award and President’s Cup.

sports and recognizes both athletic and academic achievements. Alexander not only maintains a 3.7 GPA, he also leads an active campus life and has earned several prestigious baseball honors. He was proud to represent SUNY Niagara as a coach at the Livingston County Baseball Camp and serve as a tutor on campus. Alexander’s professors and coaches write that he is a “Remarkable, dedicated, intelligent student who has excelled in class and on the field while being a positive role model to his teammates and classmates.”

In addition to the Chancellor’s Award, Meredith Preve also earned the SUNY Niagara President’s Medallion. This recognition is given to graduating students who played a vital role in the development of co-curricular activities. Meredith’s passion and determination in reviving the SUNY Niagara Outdoor Activities Club through cultivating members and planning Earth Week activities is what led her to this prestigious award. Meredith is also responsible for working with college administrators to bring a composting program to the SUNY Niagara Dining Commons which will continue beyond her time as a student. She will deliver the student address at the 59th Annual SUNY Niagara Commencement ceremony.

Regan Lytle, a Business Administration student, is also the recipient of two prestigious awards: SUNY Niagara’s President’s Medallion and the All-New York Academic Award, given by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She oversees clubs and organizations on campus as vice president of SUNY Niagara’s Student Government Association. Additionally, she is vice president of the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, president of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and an Alpha Beta Gamma member. She has worked with Habitat for Humanity and raised money for animal shelters and organizations that fight against human sex trafficking.

The trio will graduate from SUNY Niagara on May 13 with honors.

SUNY Niagara students Alexander Minnehan, Meredith Preve and Regan Lytle recently earned awards for their unique contributions in the areas of academics, civic leadership, and athletics. The awardees were recognized by local and state leadership including: SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, Senator Rob Ortt, and State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr.

Sophomores Alexander Minnehan, a Biology and Chemistry major from Lakeville, NY, and Meredith Preve, an Environmental Studies major from Tonawanda, NY, earned the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor bestowed upon a student by SUNY. Presented by the SUNY Chancellor in Albany, John B. King said, “The SUNY family is incredibly proud of your accomplishments, your commitment to realizing your ambitions, and, most of all, of the person you are.”

Alexander Minnehan will graduate with two Associate degrees. In addition to earning the Chancellor’s Award, he was presented the President’s Cup at SUNY Niagara’s Thunderwolves Awards Night on May 3. This is the most distinguished award in SUNY Niagara intercollegiate

Regan and Meredith SUNY Niagara

Regan Lytle and Meredith Preve display their President’s Medallions.

sports and recognizes both athletic and academic achievements. Alexander not only maintains a 3.7 GPA, he also leads an active campus life and has earned several prestigious baseball honors. He was proud to represent SUNY Niagara as a coach at the Livingston County Baseball Camp and serve as a tutor on campus. Alexander’s professors and coaches write that he is a “Remarkable, dedicated, intelligent student who has excelled in class and on the field while being a positive role model to his teammates and classmates.”

In addition to the Chancellor’s Award, Meredith Preve also earned the SUNY Niagara President’s Medallion. This recognition is given to graduating students who played a vital role in the development of co-curricular activities. Meredith’s passion and determination in reviving the SUNY Niagara Outdoor Activities Club through cultivating members and planning Earth Week activities is what led her to this prestigious award. Meredith is also responsible for working with college administrators to bring a composting program to the SUNY Niagara Dining Commons which will continue beyond her time as a student. She will deliver the student address at the 59th Annual SUNY Niagara Commencement ceremony.

Regan Lytle, a Business Administration student, is also the recipient of two prestigious awards: SUNY Niagara’s President’s Medallion and the All-New York Academic Award, given by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She oversees clubs and organizations on campus as vice president of SUNY Niagara’s Student Government Association. Additionally, she is vice president of the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, president of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and an Alpha Beta Gamma member. She has worked with Habitat for Humanity and raised money for animal shelters and organizations that fight against human sex trafficking.

The trio will graduate from SUNY Niagara on May 13 with honors.

Alex Minnehan

Alex Minnehan smiles with his Chancellor’s Award and President’s Cup.

 

Regan and Meredith SUNY Niagara

Regan Lytle and Meredith Preve display their President’s Medallions.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 02
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Career Opportunities Abound through SUNY Niagara Workforce Development

By News Archive

May 2, 2023

Beyond the traditional degree and certificate programs at SUNY Niagara, lies a unique educational experience for the community. SUNY Niagara’s Office of Workforce Development is a hidden gem for job-seekers and employers. The department offers a collection of short-term courses for long-term career goals. With a strong focus on training, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development instructors assist both individuals and businesses with the implementation of continuing education and the prospect of professional growth. Their upcoming summer schedule promises to deliver a variety of opportunities with something for everyone.

For the first time, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development program has partnered with the National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) to bring a Commercial Truck Driving School Licensure (CDL) to the Sanborn campus. The program provides a combination of hands-on instruction and classroom-based lecture as students are prepared to challenge the road test and exam to attain a Commercial Divers License (CDL). The College is also pleased to offer numerous scholarship opportunities to ensure enrollment is affordable for all. Interested, prospective students can visit /cdl/ or call SUNY Niagara Workforce Development at (716) 614-6236 to learn more about enrollment.

For those looking to gain an Emergency Medical Training (EMT) certification or recertification, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development program will offer the National EMS Education Standards course which replaces the previous New York State Department of Health criteria.  AEMT certification and recertification, and Paramedic recertification are also available for those who wish to advance in this field.

Similarly, the Basic Life Support class for healthcare providers and students meets the training requirements for the American Heart Association Certification in CPR, AED use, choking, and rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants. The course is up to five hours in length and participants can choose a session on select dates from June 14 through August 31.

Other popular programs through the Workforce Development Office include Sterile Processing and Pharmacy Technician. Both of these courses are tremendously helpful in obtaining employment as the healthcare industry is currently hiring in the Buffalo-Niagara region.

For the adventurous, the office also provides Motorcycle Safety and Driver’s Education courses which are available beginning this month. In addition, a Drone Operator course will begin in September 2023. This class prepares to students for the FAA Part 107 Exam. Students must pass this exam to obtain commercial licensure and employment in this industry.

For more information about these courses as well as our online catalog of career development opportunities, visit niagaracc.suny.edu/wd or call the Workforce Development Office at (716) 614-6236.

Beyond the traditional degree and certificate programs at SUNY Niagara, lies a unique educational experience for the community. SUNY Niagara’s Office of Workforce Development is a hidden gem for job-seekers and employers. The department offers a collection of short-term courses for long-term career goals. With a strong focus on training, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development instructors assist both individuals and businesses with the implementation of continuing education and the prospect of professional growth. Their upcoming summer schedule promises to deliver a variety of opportunities with something for everyone.

For the first time, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development program has partnered with the National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) to bring a Commercial Truck Driving School Licensure (CDL) to the Sanborn campus. The program provides a combination of hands-on instruction and classroom-based lecture as students are prepared to challenge the road test and exam to attain a Commercial Divers License (CDL). The College is also pleased to offer numerous scholarship opportunities to ensure enrollment is affordable for all. Interested, prospective students can visit /cdl/ or call SUNY Niagara Workforce Development at (716) 614-6236 to learn more about enrollment.

For those looking to gain an Emergency Medical Training (EMT) certification or recertification, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development program will offer the National EMS Education Standards course which replaces the previous New York State Department of Health criteria.  AEMT certification and recertification, and Paramedic recertification are also available for those who wish to advance in this field.

Similarly, the Basic Life Support class for healthcare providers and students meets the training requirements for the American Heart Association Certification in CPR, AED use, choking, and rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants. The course is up to five hours in length and participants can choose a session on select dates from June 14 through August 31.

Other popular programs through the Workforce Development Office include Sterile Processing and Pharmacy Technician. Both of these courses are tremendously helpful in obtaining employment as the healthcare industry is currently hiring in the Buffalo-Niagara region.

For the adventurous, the office also provides Motorcycle Safety and Driver’s Education courses which are available beginning this month. In addition, a Drone Operator course will begin in September 2023. This class prepares to students for the FAA Part 107 Exam. Students must pass this exam to obtain commercial licensure and employment in this industry.

For more information about these courses as well as our online catalog of career development opportunities, visit niagaracc.suny.edu/wd or call the Workforce Development Office at (716) 614-6236.

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Denyel Beiter
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Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Apr 28
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Meredith Preve SUNY Niagara

Student Persuades SUNY Niagara Administration to Adopt Composting Program

By News Archive

April 28, 2023

Meredith Preve SUNY Niagara

Environmental studies student and 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award recipient, Meredith Preve, smiles next to SUNY Niagara’s first compost bin.

During the spring 2022 semester, several SUNY Niagara students from Professor Marc Pietrzykowski’s Writing for STEM class completed a group research project about waste management at SUNY Niagara. Inspired, one of the group members, Meredith Preve, lifted the words from their paper and molded them into a new, hands-on project at the College.

“With encouragement from Professor P, I decided to pursue making composting, which was a major focus of our paper, into a reality at SUNY Niagara,” said Meredith. Working with SUNY Niagara’s College Association, Dining Services, and Facilities departments to research potential partnerships that could bring this project to fruition, the team was able to draft a formal proposal and present it to the Vice President of Administration Wayne Lynch.

“We made the recommendation to stick with our current waste management company, Casella, to compost all organic waste from SUNY Niagara’s Dining Commons.” Given the green light by the College, the team ordered their first barrel to house food scraps, including meats and fats.

The first successful pickup was in early March. According to Meredith, all departments involved say the new composting program is going well. There are even plans to expand the program to the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI). The project has also inspired the Dining Commons and Operations staff to pursue more options like recycling programs to increase the sustainability of the campus.

“This was an easy issue to choose,” said Meredith. “Food waste is not a controversial issue.” When it comes to the environment, there are hundreds of things that we can all agree on that just makes sense. Apathy is silly and it weaponizes hopelessness. We can all make a difference.”

When Meredith isn’t incorporating sustainability programs at SUNY colleges, she is leading the SUNY Niagara Outdoor Activities Club. During Earth Week, the group of environmentalist students spent time making do-it-yourself “Seed bombs,” packed with wildflower seeds that can be grown to feed pollinating insects. The group also hosted a mushroom hunt where Professor Scott Sackett led a fungi foraging session with proper tools and instruction on finding delicious morsels across the 287 acre campus.

In addition to her green efforts, Meredith is active in SUNY Niagara’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Team Compost, Master Gardeners of Niagara County, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. An environmental studies major, Meredith plans to graduate next month with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Her impact at SUNY Niagara has made waves all the way to Albany as she is a 2023 recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the State University of New York higher education system. She will officially receive her award from the Albany Capital Center on Monday, April 24.

Homeschooled from middle through high school, Meredith states, “College is truly what you make of it. SUNY Niagara offered me a meaningful, interdisciplinary education. I was amazed by what I could achieve here in only two years.”

During the spring 2022 semester, several SUNY Niagara students from Professor Marc Pietrzykowski’s Writing for STEM class completed a group research project about waste management at SUNY Niagara. Inspired, one of the group members, Meredith Preve, lifted the words from their paper and molded them into a new, hands-on project at the College.

“With encouragement from Professor P, I decided to pursue making composting, which was a major focus of our paper, into a reality at SUNY Niagara,” said Meredith. Working with SUNY Niagara’s College Association, Dining Services, and Facilities departments to research potential partnerships that could bring this project to fruition, the team was able to draft a formal proposal and present it to the Vice President of Administration Wayne Lynch.

“We made the recommendation to stick with our current waste management company, Casella, to compost all organic waste from SUNY Niagara’s Dining Commons.” Given the green light by the College, the team ordered their first barrel to house food scraps, including meats and fats.

The first successful pickup was in early March. According to Meredith, all departments involved say the new composting program is going well. There are even plans to expand the program to the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI). The project has also inspired the Dining Commons and Operations staff to pursue more options like recycling programs to increase the sustainability of the campus.

“This was an easy issue to choose,” said Meredith. “Food waste is not a controversial issue.” When it comes to the environment, there are hundreds of things that we can all agree on that just makes sense. Apathy is silly and it weaponizes hopelessness. We can all make a difference.”

When Meredith isn’t incorporating sustainability programs at SUNY colleges, she is leading the SUNY Niagara Outdoor Activities Club. During Earth Week, the group of environmentalist students spent time making do-it-yourself “Seed bombs,” packed with wildflower seeds that can be grown to feed pollinating insects. The group also hosted a mushroom hunt where Professor Scott Sackett led a fungi foraging session with proper tools and instruction on finding delicious morsels across the 287 acre campus.

In addition to her green efforts, Meredith is active in SUNY Niagara’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Team Compost, Master Gardeners of Niagara County, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. An environmental studies major, Meredith plans to graduate next month with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Her impact at SUNY Niagara has made waves all the way to Albany as she is a 2023 recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the State University of New York higher education system. She will officially receive her award from the Albany Capital Center on Monday, April 24.

Homeschooled from middle through high school, Meredith states, “College is truly what you make of it. SUNY Niagara offered me a meaningful, interdisciplinary education. I was amazed by what I could achieve here in only two years.”

 

Meredith Preve SUNY Niagara

Environmental studies student and 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award recipient, Meredith Preve, smiles next to SUNY Niagara’s first compost bin.

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Apr 28
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SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

SUNY Chancellor Recognizes Local SUNY Niagara Student

By News Archive

April 28, 2023

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

SUNY Niagara sophomore Gabrielle Kramer was one of 46 students across the state who were recognized with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence. Presented by the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr., this award identifies the achievements of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students who are in pursuit of their associate and bachelor degrees.

Students who demonstrate academic merit and perseverance are eligible for the award. Gabrielle’s determination to complete her degree at SUNY Niagara while overcoming personal triumphs was noted by EOP Director Angela Jackson. “Gabby is working, taking classes and taking care of her home. I am amazed by her tenacity, her inner strength and also her excitement for the next chapter of her life!”

Gabrielle is just as proud to be a SUNY Niagara student as the college is to have her enrolled. “EOP has helped tremendously. Without EOP Director Angela Jackson, I don’t think I would have succeeded in reaching my academic goals,” said Gabrielle.

Chancellor King noted, “When I visit our campuses, I am continuously awed and inspired by the dedicated, hardworking EOP students I meet. EOP is a ticket to upward mobility for New York students, which is why I am honored to recognize these students who stand as role models demonstrating what is possible.”

In the 2022-23 academic year, EOP will serve nearly 8,000 students on 54 SUNY campuses. The EOP serves a diverse student body and many students are first in their family to go to college. EOP students dream big and those selected for the program possess the motivation and promise to succeed in college. Since the program’s inception in 1967, more than 80,000 EOP students have earned SUNY degrees, participate in the workforce and contribute to the social and economic well-being of their communities.

SUNY Niagara sophomore Gabrielle Kramer was one of 46 students across the state who were recognized with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence. Presented by the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr., this award identifies the achievements of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students who are in pursuit of their associate and bachelor degrees.

Students who demonstrate academic merit and perseverance are eligible for the award. Gabrielle’s determination to complete her degree at SUNY Niagara while overcoming personal triumphs was noted by EOP Director Angela Jackson. “Gabby is working, taking classes and taking care of her home. I am amazed by her tenacity, her inner strength and also her excitement for the next chapter of her life!”

Gabrielle is just as proud to be a SUNY Niagara student as the college is to have her enrolled. “EOP has helped tremendously. Without EOP Director Angela Jackson, I don’t think I would have succeeded in reaching my academic goals,” said Gabrielle.

Chancellor King noted, “When I visit our campuses, I am continuously awed and inspired by the dedicated, hardworking EOP students I meet. EOP is a ticket to upward mobility for New York students, which is why I am honored to recognize these students who stand as role models demonstrating what is possible.”

In the 2022-23 academic year, EOP will serve nearly 8,000 students on 54 SUNY campuses. The EOP serves a diverse student body and many students are first in their family to go to college. EOP students dream big and those selected for the program possess the motivation and promise to succeed in college. Since the program’s inception in 1967, more than 80,000 EOP students have earned SUNY degrees, participate in the workforce and contribute to the social and economic well-being of their communities.

 

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

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Denyel Beiter
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Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu