Onondaga Community College was never Dr. Kelly Burke's first choice, but it turned out to be exactly what she needed. Her "dream school" was the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music. When she applied she was put on a wait list. It wasn't a "no," but it wasn't a "yes" either.
Onondaga Community College's Board of Trustees welcomed home a distinguished alumnus May 9, swearing-in Dr. Daryll Dykes '83 as its newest member.
Dr. Dykes is Associate Vice President of Orthopedic Surgery, Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, and Chief Diversity Officer at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
The Syracuse Press Club presents a prestigious scholarship to one student each year. Usually the recipient is enrolled at a four-year school.
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."
Onondaga Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter is celebrating another outstanding year.
At the recent national conference, PTK Catalyst, OCC's chapter received the following awards:
Turage Stephenson developed a strong background in electrical work at a young age. While growing up in Florida, he often spent time on the job with his father who was a well-known electrician for high-end homes under construction. "It was hard work in the hot sun, wiring buildings which didn't have air conditioning yet," Stephenson recalled.
As Onondaga Community College prepares to sendoff the class of 2023, it is simultaneously welcoming the next class of OCC Advantage students. In the final weeks of the semester, 235 9th grade students from 5 Onondaga County School districts are coming to campus for signing ceremonies.
The festivities began May 4 with students from Jordan-Elbridge High School. They'll be followed by students from the Onondaga Central, LaFayette, East Syracuse Minoa, and Solvay School Districts.
A challenging end to her pregnancy set Huda Al Kareem on an unexpected career path.
While growing up in Iraq she dreamed of a medical-related career but lacked a focus. Al Kareem immigrated to the United States in 2017 and about a year later found out she was pregnant. “It was a gift from God. It wasn’t planned or expected.”
Her first ultrasound produced more unexpected news. “They said ‘do you know you have twins?’ We didn’t! It was so exciting.”
Onondaga Community College recognized its 2023 Pinnacle Award winners during a ceremony May 3 in the Otis Suite.
The Pinnacle program honors students who show excellence in one or more of the following fields: leadership, civic engagement, and scholarly research. Honorees demonstrate not only an exemplary academic performance, but a strong connection with the campus or community.
The Pinnacle Award winners and the disciplines they represent on campus are:
Athletics - Hannah Durand
