Ousmane Conde grew up in a family of wood crafters in one of the poorest countries in the world, Guinea in West Africa. At a young age his mother recognized his unique math and science skills. She sent him to France where he would live with a foster family and attend an engineering school. He…
Robert Wells, '92 has lived a life he could have only dreamed of when he was growing up on Syracuse's North Side. He's met Presidents and their families, dignitaries from around the world, and shared private moments with some of them. Wells is an officer with the Metropolitan Police…
Spencer Parsons, '19 always had a natural love for the outdoors. Growing up in Rouses Point, New York which borders Canada, Parsons was always doing something outside. It's fitting he's serving a 10-month commitment with the United States Forest Service through the AmeriCorps NCCC program where…
Susan Fahrenkrug, '93 has overcome dyslexia to become one of Central New York's top information technology entrepreneurs. She credits OCC with providing her the support and mentorship she needed to overcome her challenges and empower her to pursue education.
Fahrenkrug graduated from…
Tatiana Parker always wanted to help people because of the challenges she faced in her own life. That's what led her from Syracuse's Nottingham High School to Onondaga Community College's Human Services degree program. OCC is where she discovered the power of being mentally and spiritually…
Central New York needs auto technicians and Ryan Beckley, '98 is ready to help solve the problem. The Baldwinsville High School and Onondaga Community College graduate is the new Coordinator of the College's Automotive Technology degree program. "My goal is to help each of our students…
On this month's edition of our podcast, "Higher Ed News You Can Use From Onondaga Community College," we introduce you to Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Eunice Williams. She began teaching at OCC in 1996 and has overseen diversity-related efforts for the last 11 years.
Among…
On the latest edition of our podcast, "Chatting About College," we're discussing Onondaga Community College's recent designation as a Military Friendly School. Our guest is Steve White who leads OCC's Office of Veterans' Affairs and oversees services provided to more than 200 GI Bill…
No matter how fast technology changes and advances, the importance of words and the power of writing will always be needed. Employers have told us they need people who know how to write. That's why Onondaga Community College developed a…
If you have a curiosity about the way the world works, enthusiasm, creativity, and an interest in technology, Onondaga Community College has the perfect opportunity for you. It's the Geospatial Science & Technology degree program! This is a great STEM option for students who…
Our outstanding Nursing major is the subject of this month's edition of our podcast, "Higher Ed News You Can use from Onondaga Community College." Nursing Department Chair Leanne Waterman joins us to discuss the recent…
Professor Buffy Quinn's passion for using drones to make maps brought a new degree program to OCC and recently landed her a voice in a national discussion about the use of drones in STEM education. Quinn recently participated in the National Center for Autonomous Technology's panel discussion on…