As presidents of the 30 SUNY community colleges we have been shaken by the recent and abhorrent, race-related tragedies throughout our nation. Together we stand with those harmed by racism, discrimination and hatred that has plagued our communities for far too long and our resolve and commitment…
Meredith Cantor-Feller has always had a passion for the arts. It’s led her to cross the nation from Alaska to Alabama to pursue a career teaching her passion.Cantor-Feller grew up in Anchorage, Alaska but finished her high school in Albertville, Alabama giving her strong roots in both areas. Over…
For Dr. David Rudari there is no such thing as a normal day. When the alarm clock goes off in his family home on Howlett Hill Road, Rudari starts his day tending to his dog, Joey and his cat, Herman. Then he makes his way downstairs to visit with his Dad. From there it's off to start his day as…
To the Onondaga Community College family:
It is not often my habit to comment on things happening beyond our campus, but the events of last week caused me to think about Robert Kennedy who said:
“Every time we turn our heads the other way when we see the law flouted, when we…
Reggie Manuel has vivid memories of the day when his life changed forever. "The whole thing is like a frozen moment in time for me." It was June 7, 2007. He was a member of the United States Army on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. The temperature was a sweltering 114 degrees. It was 4:35 in the…
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