Tatiana Sheppard was looking for summer research opportunities when her Biology professor, Maryann Page, recommended she explore possibilities with Cornell University’s program designed specifically for community college students. “I wasn’t sure the program would happen due to COVID-19 but I was…
If there's a game of chess being played on the Onondaga Community College campus, there's a pretty good chance you will find Connor Burkhart on one side of the board. Burkhart is the president of OCC's Chess Club. And he's worked hard to organize the CNY College Chess Tournament which will be…
Students, families, and friends who attended OCC’s 51st Commencement ceremony were treated to a new exhibit inside the SRC Arena and Events Center. The accomplishments of 15 graduating students were highlighted in vibrant 30 inch by 40 inch posters positioned around the upper ring of the arena.…
"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…