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Dave Cook is about to finish something he nearly completed 50 years ago. When Cook left Onondaga Community College in 1972 and transferred to a four-year school, he was one class shy of earning his associate degree. This December, a half century later, he will receive his degree. "I always said it wasn't fair that OCC had a check mark against it because I left here without getting my degree. I went on and got my four-year degree, and I couldn't have done that without coming to OCC first."

Onondaga Community College's School Success Coaches achieved a significant milestone recently when all 8 completed a certification process through Inside Track, an organization which teaches professionals how to use personalized, one-on-one style coaching as a way to help all learners succeed. Additionally, Success Coaches Alexandra Halstead and Naomi Stewart became Certified Student Coaching Trainers, and those along two along with Maria Malagisi will be completing an additional Quality Assurance certification this semester.

Seven years ago at this time Nick Chai was a freshman at a four-year college, majoring in Music with the dream of one day becoming a teacher. With the benefit of hindsight, he knows he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. "I pigeon-holed myself into one degree program and paid the price for it. By my sophomore year I was struggling and took a mental health leave."

Onondaga Community College welcomed five graduates from three different decades into the Alumni Faces class of 2022. They were recognized for their professional achievements and contributions to the college and the community during a ceremony October 6 in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall in the Academic II building. This year's honorees were:

Hassina Adams '17

Onondaga Community College's Men's Soccer team is in great shape heading into the final games of the regular season and the start of the post-season. "We lost three games to nationally ranked teams which could have gone either way, we won the games we were supposed to, and we're happy with where we're at. The guys are playing well," said Head Coach Mike Drake.

Each year Onondaga Community College recognizes distinguished graduates who have made a difference in their community and professional life, naming them  "Alumni Faces" honorees. Tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall in the Academic II building, we will pay tribute to the Alumni Faces Class of 2022. In the weeks leading up to the event we are proudly profiling our honorees on our website and social media. Today we recognize Dr. Danielle Berry '13.

On October 4 Micron announced it would be investing $100 billion dollars in a chip-making complex in Central New York. Onondaga Community College will play a significant role in Micron's success here by educating future employees. Below is a statement from OCC President Dr. Warren Hilton on Micron's decision and what it means for the OCC community.