SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) strives to be a “student-ready” institution. This means that we view each student holistically, constructing a safety net of supports that address both academic and socio-economic needs, paving a way toward completion and career attainment for every student. BACKGROUND: Statistics show that 48% of…

Summer is coming at the ELI! The English Language Institute (ELI) is preparing for the summer semester; registration opens on March 31st. Under Assistant Dean Claudia Carco’s leadership, the ELI expects over 2,000 students to register for classes. Indeed, the demand for English classes in Westchester is staggering. The…

VALHALLA, NY — Last week, SUNY Westchester Community College hosted a packed press conference to unveil the final results of a landmark study showing its Viking ROADS  (Resources for Obtaining Associate Degrees and Success) program increased graduation rates by 12 percentage points — one of the most significant improvements ever…

SUNY WCC has been recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. That makes us one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election. “SUNY WCC provides its students with the knowledge and skills…

State and Private Investment Enables SUNY to Expand Model to 25 Campuses Empowering Students with Financial, Academic and Personal Support to Boost Graduation Rates, Close Opportunity Gaps State and local lawmakers, students and SUNY officials today joined SUNY Westchester Community College leaders in highlighting the benefits and growth of Viking…

Fall 2024 A few short weeks ago, the English Language Institute kicked off the fall 2024 semester. There are nearly 1600 adult English language learners and 100 teachers. Here are some ELI Saturday students excited to join in with a new initiative this fall: ELI clubs. Andrea Dos Santos,…

Westchester Community College Foundation’s Lester M. Crystal President’s Forum Free, Virtual Event Features SUNY Chancellor, Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer at Accenture, NPR Senior Correspondent and Moderator Judy Woodruff of PBS in Discussing the Future of Work Valhalla, NY, September 30, 2024 – The Westchester Community College Foundation will…

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Valhalla, NY – The Athletic Department is pleased to announce the start of two three-credit media internships in the Fall 2024 Semester! The first internship being offered is for Photography and Videography. This position will act as a three-credit course here at SUNY Westchester. It…

Valhalla, NY (May 15, 2024) – Carolina Mendoza of New Rochelle, NY became the fourteenth student in SUNY Westchester Community College history to win the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. This scholarship provides only 60 selected students nationally with up to $55,000 a year to complete their…

Valhalla, NY (May 28, 2024) – SUNY Westchester Community College celebrated commencement on campus with three ceremonies that showcased the perseverance, achievements and collegiality of its students and employees. This year’s commencement was divided by school into three different ceremonies: the School of Math, Science and Engineering & the School…

Valhalla, NY (May 27, 2024) – Four students at SUNY Westchester Community College were honored with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (CASE). This award recognizing distinguished achievement is the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the University. Awardees are those students who have best demonstrated the integration…

Valhalla, NY (May 21, 2024) – SUNY Westchester Community College celebrated its Nurse Pinning Ceremony in which 19 students completed their nursing studies and received their SUNY WCC nursing pins.. May has been designated National Nurses Month, and May 8 is National Student Nurse Day. This year’s nursing students completed…

The 2024 edition is now available online. Congratulations to all of the talented students who contributed. Limited print versions will be delivered to campus in the coming weeks. Enjoy! Kent Trickel, Associate Professor English, Reading and ESL Department Academic ESL Coordinator | Abeles Endowed Chair for Distance…

About International Voices International Voices is an award winning annual publication of Westchester Community College students. The creative works showcased here represent some of the diverse experiences and perspectives of the Westchester Community College community. This diversity and inclusive spirit are at the core of the College mission, stemming from the belief that education…

Vanessa Williams Brings Star Power to Event At the sold-out Westchester Community College Foundation “Transforming Futures Together” Gala on November 8, 325 guests packed Tappan Hill in Tarrytown. More than $480,000 was raised to support student scholarships, emergency aid and other critical programs at SUNY Westchester Community College. The…

Have you Completed your Course Evaluation(s)? The Course Evaluation Period is November 14th through December 12, 2023 Please take a few minutes to complete your course survey(s). Your feedback is important to your professors! TO LOG ON, CLICK HERE http://www.sunywcc.edu/courseval Use your…

David Swope Student Center stands in testimony to his belief in the transformational power of scholarship. Valhalla, NY – October 13, 2023. SUNY Westchester Community College renamed its Student Center to The David Swope Student Center. Mr. Swope was a dedicated, tireless and generous supporter of SUNY WCC…

October 16, 2023, Valhalla NY – Ten students from Westchester Community College (WCC) have recently been selected to receive a S.M.I.L.E. (Success Matters in Life and Education) scholarship from the PepsiCo Foundation. This scholarship is part of the PepsiCo Foundation’s Community College Scholarship Program –…

SUNY WCC reaffirms commitment to increasing student success and improving operational processes through hire of Ben Naylor, a collaborative-minded higher ed leader specializing in institutional innovation. Valhalla, NY – October 2, 2023. After an extensive search process, SUNY Westchester Community College has named Ben Naylor as its new Chief of…