"I confer upon you your associate's degree with all of the rights, privileges, and obligations pertaining to that degree and program. Congratulations!"
And with those words from Onondaga Community College President Dr. Warren Hilton, Tom Soccocio Jr's journey to a degree came to a…
Brian Johnson is working on a book about his life story and he's titling it From Rags to Riches. It symbolizes his journey from being poor to being wealthy, but his wealth doesn't have anything to do with material possessions. "I'm rich in the spirit. I have millions in spirit. That's my faith…
Members of Onondaga Community College's Student Government gathered for their first meeting of the new academic year with President Dr. Warren Hilton. The "getting to know you" meeting included conversations about where everyone is from, what they are studying, and what they like to do in their…
Alexis Riccardo loves being busy and the spring 2021 semester promises to be her most challenging to date. Riccardo is taking 18 credits this semester in the Engineering Science degree program. She's also President of the Student Association. And most importantly, she's a mom.
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If you enjoy free hot chocolate and free tater tots during the first week of classes, you can thank members of Student Government!
Officers have spent the semester break planning fun and informative activities for fellow students. Here's what is on tap for the first week of classes:
…Most students who enroll in Onondaga Community College's Fire Protection Technology degree program come to campus with experience responding to fires as members of their hometown departments. But a service-learning…
Onondaga Community College (OCC) participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program through the U.S. Department of Education. This program includes Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized and Direct Parent PLUS loans. To a much lesser extent, private education loans are also…
Daniela Arevalo-Leyva moved to the United States from Cuba when she was 9 years old. As she learned about her new home country, she became fascinated by its criminal justice system. After she graduated from Jamesville-Dewitt High School in 2023, she decided to come to Onondaga Community College…
Saray Quevedo is this year's recipient of the New York State Sheriff's Association scholarship. Newly-elected Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley and Lieutenant Crayg Dykes came to campus February 15 and presented Quevedo with a certificate and a check. "This means so much to me to be…
Hunter Yessick has struggled with homelessness and drug addiction. In two months he'll walk across the stage in the SRC Arena and receive his college degree. "My grades have gotten better every semester. I'm 32 but I'm far from having everything figured out. Finally it feels like I'm driving. I'…
She recently received a call from the SUNY Chancellor who wanted to congratulate her on her accomplishments. And earlier this week she visited the Onondaga County Legislature and shared her success story with lawmakers.
It's been quite a month for Melissa Duran! It will continue this…
When Shayne Turo needed to hit the "reset" button on his life and start over, he turned to Onondaga Community College. "I was an LPN (licensed practical nurse) by trade when I had to have brain surgery and was coming out of a divorce. I came back to school to get back on my feet."
Turo…