Hudson Valley Community College

More than 60 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

More than 60 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

The college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Nearly 125 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Hudson Valley Community College Business Administration student Ivan Gomez of Valatie was one of 45 students across the SUNY system to receive the 2023 Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Excellence. He was recognized for his academic achievements at a ceremony held on April 17 in Albany. SUNY Educational Opportunity Programs provide access, academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for succeeding in college. The Award for EOP Student Excellence recognizes the academic and personal achievements of outstanding EOP students from colleges and universities across the SUNY system. Gomez is graduating this spring with a Business Administration degree and he will continue his education at SUNY Polytechnic in the fall. After completing college, he hopes to open a business of his own. A first-generation college student, he said his parents, who emigrated from Mexico, worked very hard and instilled the importance of education in both him and his brother and sisters. Hudson Valley EOP Academic Counselor Michelle Cavaleri nominated Gomez for the award. "Ivan is one of the most resilient and inspiring students I have met," she said. "He is academically exceptional and eager to get involved in the campus community. Ivan is one of the hardest working students I have seen - in both his academic and personal life. He doesn't let anything get in his way." A two-year member of the Vikings men's soccer team, Gomez also has served as a peer mentor for the EOP program and has been president of the EOP Club and a member of several other student clubs. "EOP has given me a sense of home and belonging on campus," he said, "Being here and being a part of EOP has given me the courage to try different things and come out of my shell a little." The SUNY Award for EOP Student Excellence is awarded in memory of Norman R. McConney Jr., who, along with former NYS Assembly Deputy Speaker Arthur O. Eve, helped to establish the Educational Opportunity Program in 1967.

Nearly 160 of the college's students were honored by the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation with a variety of academic scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarships, which are awarded based on merit or need, celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Nearly 125 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2021-2022 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Individual Studies student RuthAnn Perry of Albany is the Hudson Valley Community College recipient of the 2022 Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Excellence. She was recognized for her achievements, along with 44 other SUNY students, at a ceremony held on April 14. SUNY Educational Opportunity Programs provide access, academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for succeeding in college but who may not have otherwise been offered admission. Available primarily to full-time, matriculated students, the program supports students throughout their college careers within the University. The Award for EOP Student Excellence recognizes the academic and personal achievements of outstanding EOP students across the SUNY system. It is awarded in memory of Norman R. McConney Jr., who, along with former NYS Assembly Deputy Speaker Arthur O. Eve, helped to establish the Educational Opportunity Program in 1967. "EOP has opened doors for me and made the idea of asking for help even for the smallest things much easier," she said. "The support that I have received throughout the years I've been at HVCC has been nothing less than amazing. They push you to be your best self, while also making sure that you're doing mentally and physically fine as well." Perry is graduating this spring with an Individual Studies degree and hopes to continue her education at a four-year college or university. "My goals for the future are graduating from a four-year college and obtaining my bachelor's degree. From that point forward, I will be studying for my MCAT exam to get into medical school. My long-term goal is to be a pediatrician," she said. While at Hudson Valley, she has served as a peer mentor for the EOP program and has been active with the EOP Club and the Black and Latino Student Union. She was a recipient of the Center for Academic Engagement Award. Perry said she draws inspiration to continue her educational journey from her mother, who passed away from cancer when she was in high school. "She continues to be a motivation in everything thing that I do," Perry said. Since the inception of EOP, more than 78,000 students have earned SUNY degrees.

The Hudson Valley Community College Department of Biology, Chemistry and Physics annually honors outstanding students for their work in a variety of subjects. This year, more than 50 students studying in a varierty of academic programs were honored for excellence in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, biotechnology, ecology and environmental science.

Three Hudson Valley students were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York State Academic Team. PTK recognizes students for academic achievement as well as leadership and community service.

Two Hudson Valley Community College students were recently recognized with one of the highest honors bestowed on a student in the State University of New York system.

The Vikings men's soccer roster has been set for the Fall 2021 season. The men compete in Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and are led by head coach Devan Tomson.

Nearly 150 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2020-2021 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Two Hudson Valley Community College students were recently recognized with one of the highest honors bestowed on a student in the State University of New York system.

Four Hudson Valley students were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York State Academic Team. PTK recognizes students for academic achievement as well as leadership and community service.

Nearly 200 of the college's students were honored by the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation with a variety of academic scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarships, which are awarded based on merit or need, celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Nearly 200 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2019-2020 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Three Hudson Valley students were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York State Academic Team. PTK recognizes students for academic achievement as well as leadership and community service.

Five Hudson Valley Community College students were recently recognized with one of the highest honors bestowed on a student in the State University of New York system.

Four Hudson Valley Community College students were recently recognized with one of the highest honors bestowed on a student in the State University of New York system.

Nearly 200 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2018-2019 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Nearly 200 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2017-2018 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's 85 academic programs.

Five Hudson Valley Community College students were recently recognized with one of the highest honors bestowed on a student in the State University of New York system.

Four Hudson Valley students were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York State Academic Team. PTK recognizes students for academic achievement as well as leadership and community service.

Nearly 200 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards at the close of the 2016-2017 academic year. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 85 academic programs.

Four Hudson Valley Community College students were recently recognized with one of the highest honors bestowed on a student in the State University of New York system.

Two Hudson Valley students were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York State Academic Team. PTK recognizes students for academic achievement as well as leadership and community service.

Nearly 200 of the college's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards recently. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, announced that 143 students were honored for outstanding academic achievement at the Honors Convocation held on the Saint Rose campus.

Five Hudson Valley Community College students were recently recognized with one of the highest honors bestowed on a student in the State University of New York system.