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Students in ������Ƶ’s auto body technology program unveiled the revamp of the college’s iconic Mustang drag car, bringing new life to a longtime symbol of the automotive program’s hands-on learning tradition. The project was completed by students in Refinishing & Structure Management and Auto Body Structural Repair, under the guidance of Matt Polak, assistant professor of automotive technology. The restoration and refinishing effort included extensive body preparation, cosmetic upgrades and a fresh new paint job.

������Ƶ President David Rogers will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding more than a decade of leadership marked by academic growth, expanded programs and campus transformation. Rogers, who became the college’s eighth president in 2015, oversaw the expansion of academic offerings, including new bachelor’s degrees and the college’s first master’s degree programs in food & agribusiness, and project management. 

������Ƶ graduates Harper Callard, of New Hartford, and Ethan Unthank, of Manhattan, have been recognized with the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor bestowed by the State University of New York (SUNY). The award honors students who demonstrate a strong combination of academic excellence integrated with leadership, campus involvement, athletics, community service, the arts, or career achievement.

Ben Scholl keeps a bag in his car packed with three different types of boots, extra sweatshirts and rain gear.   At any moment, the ������Ƶ environmental student might find himself in a canoe, trekking through wetlands or digging into the soil to better understand the world beneath his feet. His gear stays close at hand for a reason: in environmental science, learning extends beyond the classroom.   That hands-on approach is already shaping his future in environmental science.  

On one side of campus, students planted. On the other, they presented research, prototypes and ideas that could shape the future of the planet. Same day. Same mission. Two distinct ways of making an impact. Throughout the day, ������Ƶ’s Earth Day celebration brought those experience together, offering opportunities for the campus community to take part.

Inside a ������Ƶ welding lab, the hum of machinery blends with the soft hiss of TIG torches. Bright arcs of light flash behind protective shields as students learn a skill that will last a lifetime. During National Welding Month, the college is shining a light on welding as more than just a course requirement. It’s a hands-on experience that equips students with practical, versatile skills they can carry into a wide range of careers. For first-year automotive technology student Alan Silinski, the experience has already made an impression.

Before they even stepped into the national spotlight, ������Ƶ’s Dairy Judging Team had already set an ambitious goal: make it to Scotland to compete at one of the world’s premier agricultural shows. Following a standout season competing against the best collegiate teams in the country, their goal is now firmly in sight.

������Ƶ will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, with a day of community service projects and activities that combine creativity and environmental awareness. The annual tradition offers students, faculty and staff an opportunity to give back through sustainability-focused acts of kindness while reinforcing the importance of protecting the environment.

Ella Congdon steps back, surveying the wall she and her classmates have just framed — one section of a house they’re building indoors.   It’s one part of a larger, fully immersive experience that places the ������Ƶ residential construction student in every stage of the build, from framing to plumbing, insulation and electrical, as the structure takes shape in the lab.

Two ������Ƶ students have been honored with prestigious SUNY Student Sustainability Awards for their efforts to advance sustainability on campus. Chancellor John B King Jr. recognized students from across the SUNY system for projects that address climate and sustainability through areas such as research, innovation, environmental justice and campus engagement. The awards provide students with funds to expand their initiatives and engage peers in sustainability efforts.