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Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch To Discuss Her Book, Hinsonville's Heroes: Black Civil War Soldiers of Chester County, Pennsylvania
Vice President for Academic Affairs will share stories of "Patriotism & Our Shared History" during Black History Month event.
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Adult Students Returning to College Find A Community and Resources to Recareer/Upgrade Their Skills
From Cybersecurity to Early Childhood, returning adults are choosing to pursue their degrees and certificates.
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College Earns $2 Million Grant Renewal for Schenectady Smart Transfer Early College High School Program
Students from Schenectady High School earn associate degrees while earning their high school diplomas at the same time.
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Celebrate Black History Month
Special programs include guest speakers, poetry contest, podcasts, giveaways, and more.
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January is National Mentoring Month: Mentors Offer Support and Guidance for Students
"I have gained a lot because of the fact that my mentor has given me direction and guidance. During the conversations I have with my mentor, she makes me realize certain things I never would have thought of on my own."-Busi Motau, Performing Arts: Music major
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Welcome to the Spring 2022 Semester!
Students taking most classes virtually for first two weeks of the semester. New developments include expanded healthcare courses.
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College Delays Start of Spring Semester and In-Person Learning
Start of semester moved back one week and begins with two weeks of virtual online learning.
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More than 200 Mohonasen High School Seniors Admitted to SUNY Schenectady
College and Mohonasen partner on Instant Admit Day for high school seniors.
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Sharing Cultural Experiences Through International/English Language Learners Club
Club plans International Mother Language Day events for next semester.
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Criminal Justice Faculty, Guest Speakers Share Real-Life Experiences With CJ Majors
"As students, hearing from them has opened up our minds and shown us that there are many different aspects to criminal justice," Lavare Beeks, Criminal Justice major/President of CJ Club.