News
![Eliza Arasim smiling, standing in Boulevard Bowl](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/BowlingJanuary2023B.jpg)
Let's Go Royals! Bowling Team On A Roll This Season
Head Captain Eliza Arasim has highest average in Mountain Valley Conference and team is ranked second in Conference.
![Group photo, College officials and supporters cutting ribbon for new Welcome Center](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/_thumbs/WelcomeCenterRibbonCutting1thumb-crop.jpg)
College Unveils New Welcome Center
Redesigned, one-stop area serves students with Admissions, Financial Aid, Athletics, and Student Business Office.
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What are you looking forward to this semester?
From a Jane Austen literature class and cooking in our Culinary Labs, to performing with the Guitar Ensemble and graduating in May, students share what they are excited about this semester!
![Jonathan Ryan standing in front of airplane inside airport hangar](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/_thumbs/JonathanRyan1thumb-orig.png)
Aviation Science Major Earns National Scholarship from Southwest Airlines
Jonathan Ryan on his way to accomplishing his childhood dream of becoming a professional pilot.
![Science students Parmesh Thakoordial and Cassiel Achan and Dr. Lorena Harris standing in front of their science poster](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/SciencestudentMiddleStatesDecember2022.png)
From Vale Park to Philadelphia: Science Students Present Original Research Findings During Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) 2022 Annual Conference
Cassiel Achan, Parmesh Thakoordial, and Dr. Lorena Harris share Vale Park applied learning project during "Empowering Higher Education" Conference in Pennsylvania.
![Students and Professor Adamany in Sociology class standing in front of table that has food items stacked on it](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/ServiceLearning2022a.png)
Helping Others: Students in Sociology Classes, Student Volunteer Organization Assist Community Groups
Service Learning projects benefit community members and students at the same time. SVO to display tree at Festival of Trees.
![Pam McCall headshot](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/PamMcCall1.jpg)
Pamela McCall, Director of College and High School Partnerships, Selected for 2023 Hispanic Leadership Institute
One of nine emerging Hispanic/Latinx leaders chosen for the HLI, a program within the SUNY Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
![Science students and faculty standing in Vale Park near trees](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/_thumbs/scienceValePark3thumb-orig.png)
Science Students and Faculty Conducting Original Research in Vale Park
Group examining trees, ecology, and invasive worms near Cowhorn Creek.
![John Carroll seated](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/_thumbs/JohnCarrollthumb-orig.png)
Micro-opera By Music Alumnus Premieres This Month
Author John Carroll '16: " 'Troubleshooting' portrays the struggle neurodivergent people often face when they desire connection and closeness."
![Guest Chef Aneesa Waheed with students and alumni in front of table of food](https://sunysccc.edu/images/news/_thumbs/ChefsforSuccess2022hthumb-crop.png)
Guests Treated to Gourmet Excellence As Students, Celebrity Chefs, and Faculty Shine During "Chefs for Success"
Event hosted by the SUNY Schenectady School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism raises funds for scholarships, guest chefs, and student leadership.