Major at OCC: Criminal Justice
High School: Corcoran, class of 2013
You will not find a stronger person than Katie Bailey. Anywhere. It is rare for victims of sex crimes to be identified. Bailey not only allowed herself to be identified, she confronted her attacker at his sentencing in Onondaga…
When acclaimed, Syracuse-based, children’s book illustrator London Ladd was asked to be part of a project to help revitalize the gateway to the Southside of Syracuse he jumped at the opportunity. The walls beneath the bridge at the corner of Salina and Taylor Streets would become his canvas. He…
There are nearly 1,300 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapters around the world. And Onondaga Community College's chapter has the hardware to prove it is among the best!
At the recent PTK international conference known as Catalyst, OCC received the following awards:
"Distinguished…Kenna Maring '22 knows the value of getting an opportunity and taking advantage of it. While pursuing her Architectural Technology degree at Onondaga Community College, Maring was welcomed into VIP Structures as a job shadow. She was quickly elevated to intern, and after completing her associate…
James Domroe’s career inspiration came while he was watching a classic action and drama-filled movie. “I was 15 when I watched Braveheart. I cried my eyes out. The movie made me feel something. From that moment I knew I wanted to do something with videos and movies.”
Domroe’s father worked at Ra-…
Jennifer Belcher is an Alumni Face honoree for her professional achievements and contributions to the college and the community.
Jennifer Belcher graduated from West Genesee High School in 1985 and enrolled at OCC that fall as a Humanities major. Her father was a long-time faculty member…
Onondaga Community College Philosophy Professor David Bzdak knew since April he was a champion on the television game show Jeopardy, but was sworn to secrecy until his episode finally aired on the last day of June. "I had to keep quiet all of that time. It was a relief to have everybody…
Two worlds collided when London Ladd met Jerome Ntakirutimana.
Ntakirutimana is the OCC student who gave Dr. Casey Crabill a drawing of Malcom X, Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama that now adorns the walls of the President’s Suite. Ntakirutimana is an aspiring artist with an…
Onondaga Community College will host a Career Fair for students and alumni Wednesday, February 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Employers will be looking for candidates for part-time, full-time and summer employment, internships and volunteer opportunities.
The College’s Career Center is spending…
Major at OCC: Humanities
Home country: South Sudan
John is a “Lost Boy,” one of tens of thousands of refugees displaced or orphaned by war in the Sudan. He came to the United States in 2001 and began taking classes at OCC along with approximately 80 refugees. “OCC was like a family to us. The…
Graduating Black, African-American, and African students were recognized during OCC's annual Kente Celebration, held April 24 in Storer Auditorium.
The event was organized and emceed by Flagan Prince, Director of Early College Pathways and K-12 Partnerships.
Opening remarks were…
Onondaga Community College celebrated the achievements of graduating Black, African-American, and African students during the Kente Cloth Celebration. The event was held May 11 in Storer Auditorium. Each student received a colorful Kente Cloth which will be worn at commencement.
The…