Suffolk County Community College
Recent News About Suffolk County Community College
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Suffolk County Community College partners with universities for medical and pharmacy pathways
Suffolk County Community College has entered into partnerships with Binghamton University and St. George’s University to facilitate the transfer of its graduates into medical, veterinary, and pharmacy doctoral programs.
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Suffolk County Community College named Best for Vets college for sixth year
Military Times has once again recognized Suffolk County Community College as a Best for Vets college, marking the sixth consecutive year it has received this honor.
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Suffolk County Community College hosts Jeremiah Teipen's immersive art exhibition
The Flecker Gallery at Suffolk County Community College is set to present an exhibition featuring the works of artist Jeremiah Teipen.
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Stony Brook partners with SUNY Suffolk on new student transfer program
Stony Brook University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the American Talent Initiative College Excellence Program and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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Suffolk County Community College showcases student art at Eastern Campus
A student art exhibit showcasing the work of Suffolk County Community College students is set to open on November 6 at the Eastern Campus in Riverhead. The exhibition will continue until December 9, featuring more than 60 pieces created by students in photography, graphic design, interior design, digital arts, and animation courses.
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Suffolk County Community College's center recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship
Suffolk County Community College, the largest community college within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolls over 21,000 students across more than 100 degree and certificate programs. With a network of over 145,000 alumni, the college is committed to fulfilling the needs of regional employers by providing effective training and education pathways from high school through to careers.
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Brentwood Islanders Lions Club supports food pantry at Suffolk County Community College
The food pantry at Suffolk County Community College is vital in helping students who face challenges in affording basic needs. A recent drive has made a notable impact on reducing food insecurity within the campus community.
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Suffolk student joins EF Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program
Stefanie Karayoff, a student at Suffolk County Community College and resident of Ronkonkoma, has been accepted into the EF Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program. This program, created in collaboration with the Nobel Prize Museum and the Forum on Education Abroad, aims to provide students with experiences that can help them make impactful changes in the world.
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Suffolk's STEM center wins award for sustainable architecture
The Renewable Energy/STEM Center at Suffolk County Community College has been recognized for its sustainable architecture by the 2024 Global Future Design Awards. The center, a 24,000-square-foot facility, is designed to maximize natural light and sustainability. It features photovoltaic panels on the roof, insulating berms, geothermal wells, and a central demonstration garden. These elements support its role as a teaching facility for renewable energy systems and sustainability principles.
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Suffolk County Community College highlights success with new SUNY student success initiative
Suffolk County Community College has announced the successful launch of SUNY’s Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program on its three campuses. This initiative is part of a broader effort to introduce the program at 25 SUNY-affiliated institutions across New York State. The program, inspired by the City University of New York's ASAP model, aims to improve student completion rates and reduce opportunity gaps.
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Suffolk County Community College partners with St. Joseph's University for joint admissions
Suffolk County Community College and St. Joseph's University have announced a new partnership to offer guaranteed acceptance for nearly all of St. Joseph’s programs to students who choose joint admission. The collaboration between the two institutions includes 48 articulation agreements, allowing students to continue their education on Long Island.
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Suffolk renames nursing school after late educator Jane F. Shearer
Suffolk County Community College has renamed its nursing school to honor Jane F. Shearer, a former associate dean and president of the Guild of Administrative Officers at the college. Jane F. Shearer, who passed away from cancer in 2019, was recognized for her more than 30 years of service and dedication to the institution.
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Suffolk County Community College hosts 'Parklife' art exhibit at Brentwood campus
Suffolk County Community College has announced an upcoming art exhibition titled "Parklife," featuring works by artists James Bertucci, Claudia Kaatziza Cortinez, Kristen Jensen, and Benny Merris. The exhibition will be held from October 21 to November 19, 2024, at the Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood.
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Suffolk Community College Foundation continues scholarships for local and Latino students
The Suffolk Community College Foundation has announced the continuation of two scholarship programs aimed at supporting students in the Patchogue/Medford area, including those from Latino backgrounds. These scholarships are designed to assist students who face financial barriers and need additional support to achieve their academic goals at Suffolk County Community College.
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Suffolk County Community College announces fall open house on November 3
Faculty, administrators, staff, and current students at Suffolk County Community College will welcome new and prospective students to an open house on Sunday, November 3, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The event will be held at all three of the college’s campuses in Riverhead, Selden, and Brentwood, as well as its Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center in Riverhead.
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Suffolk County Community College to host visual art faculty exhibition
The Flecker Gallery, located in the Southampton Building on the Ammerman Campus of Suffolk County Community College in Selden, will host the 2024 Visual Art Faculty Exhibition from September 26 through October 28, 2024.
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Suffolk County Community College hosts annual faculty art exhibition
The Sagtikos Art Gallery, located in the Sagtikos Arts and Science Building, Room 150 on the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, will present The Annual Faculty Art Exhibition from September 16 through October 4, 2024.
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Suffolk County Community College completes innovative summer camps on wind energy
Suffolk County Community College has announced the successful completion of its recent Summer High School Offshore Wind Turbines course, aimed at introducing high school students to the field of wind energy. The college held two separate summer sessions, providing students with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.
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Suffolk student honored as Coca-Cola Leaders scholar
Freda Asiedu, a Suffolk County Community College student from Brentwood, NY, is among the 210 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.