When RJ Tinsley '25 returned to Onondaga Community College earlier this semester, he was struck by how much the campus - and his life - had changed. "Walking into Whitney and seeing the new CNC Machining Lab, the new stairs, and the glass railings, I was blown away. Up on the second floor, I was…
Michelle Morley remembers a time when she didn’t fully appreciate what higher education could do for her. She had graduated from the Academy of Mt. St. Ursula in the Bronx in 1975. That fall she went to college to study accounting. She quit after one semester and entered the working world. “I…
When Jillann Neely first came to OCC in 1979, the hospitality program didn’t exist. As a budding professional, she was tasked with creating the program from the ground up. Thirty-eight years later, she has accomplished that and so much more, leaving a lasting mark on OCC.
Growing up, Neely was…
Professor Emeritus Ramesh Gaonkar received a pleasant surprise in the mail recently. Gaonkar had retired from OCC in 2010 after spending nearly 40 years teaching Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. Earlier this year he had applied for a Fulbright Specialist Award. "I wasn't expecting…
The artwork of Onondaga Community College colleagues was on display in the Gallery earlier this month. The exhibit, titled On My Own Time, highlighted the creativity and skill of those with whom we work every day. "It's been amazing to discover the artistic side of my colleagues. It's added a…
The new exhibit in Onondaga Community College's Gallery is the work of an artist and instructor who was raised in a rural and majestic Malaysian village steeped in a colorful traditional culture. Rashidah Salam grew up surrounded by the rich art and craft of her community as well as the…
Four decades ago Andrew Schuster came to Onondaga Community College from Philadelphia with a plan. "I was going to stay here for just one year and wound up staying for 39. I met and worked with some of the most wonderful people here."
During his time at OCC, Schuster was an Art professor…
Esports is the fastest growing sport in the world, and Onondaga Community College is proud to be part of that world. The Lazers have an Esports team and a sparkling Esports Arena!
OCC student-athletes began competing on an intramural level during the fall 2022 semester while…
It’s almost time to start classes and move into the dorms! That means it’s time to make sure you are all set to kick off your fall semester on the right foot. Here’s…
Five Onondaga Community College students took advantage of an opportunity to explore an summer learning opportunity. On April 19 they visited SUNY Binghamton where they will spend most of the summer participating in the Bridges to…
Onondaga Community College's Automotive Technology program has a new teaching tool, thanks to the generosity of the Matthews Auto family of dealerships. In conjunction with Nissan North America, Matthews Auto donated to the college a 2025 Infiniti QX60…
Onondaga Community College and La Liga welcomed more than 50 8th grade girls from the Syracuse City School District to campus October 18 for Girls Going Tech Espanol. Students participated in hands-on STEM-related activities, and engaged in "Women in STEM" group mentoring conversations, all…