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“I was an average student in high school and did not have any lofty ambitions. The idea of a two-year school appealed to me; a two-year degree seemed more doable. I applied to Cobleskill and ��Ӱֱ�� and was accepted at both. I was not familiar with Western, NY so going to ��Ӱֱ�� seemed like a new frontier to me.”

Gregory Haeseler, '78

“I chose ��Ӱֱ�� State based on reputation and some of my family members had attended. I wanted to leave behind the work I was doing that did not require a degree and focus on my writing.”

DA Burton

“The best part of ��Ӱֱ�� State is definitely the people. When I look back on my time in college the number one thing that I am going to remember is the friends that I made here and the experiences I shared with those friends.”

Tyler Petery

“I was not really planning on going to college but when I found out that ��Ӱֱ�� State had motorsports and a good buddy of mine came here, I came down here for the day. I hung out at the senior shop, and I just fell in love with the place. I cannot be happier that I chose this place.”

Spencer Caccamise

In this edition of the Alumni Magazine, you can find links to stories that highlight the remarkable things taking place at ��Ӱֱ�� State.

“The relationships built on this day are amazing and make this event so highly attended and sponsored. It is a great celebration for ��Ӱֱ�� State and our students. We cannot thank our amazing donors and sponsors enough.”

Jason Sciotti

Seven ��Ӱֱ�� State students will represent the college at the National SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta, GA.  The competition takes place June 24-28.

At ��Ӱֱ�� State, we strive to be an inclusive community that makes everyone feel valued, heard, and empowered to use their talents to the betterment of not only our campus but to all of society. 

“With interdisciplinary studies I can pick classes of different interests that I have. My main interests are in psychology and sociology. It is like I am making my own career, making my own degree.”

Kaytlin Cottrell

“At the end of the day, it is all about the students. I am really happy about the completion of this project, and I am very grateful for all of those who have done so much work to make this happen.”

Steven Mauro, PhD

“I am proud of the effort and hard work that these students have put in. I encourage not only these students, but all our students, to continue to strive for academic excellence.”

Carrie Cokely

��Ӱֱ�� State’s Cory Bennett, Lois Curran, Frank Smith, and Joy Williams were honored with Pioneer Awards at the annual Recognition Celebration.

Justin Dix, an instructor in the electrical construction and maintenance electrician program, and Jon Nickerson, director of facilities, were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award.