Hudson Valley Community College

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.

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.

More than 160 students from Hudson Valley Community College were recently inducted into the Alpha Xi Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for students at two-year colleges.

Nearly 500 new and transfer students began their higher education at Hudson Valley Community College when the spring semester began on Monday, Jan. 18.

The Hudson Valley Community College men's and women's bowling program has announced its roster for the 2021-2022 season.

More than 1,500 students were named to the Fall 2021 President's List at Hudson Valley Community College.

The Vikings women's basketball team is back in action this winter, and Hudson Valley Community College's vaunted program has a roster of new high school and transfer standouts. Led by head coach Keith Danzy, the team will again compete in Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Nearly 900 students were named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College.

The Vikings men's basketball team is back in action this winter, and Hudson Valley Community College's vaunted program has a roster of new high school and tranfer standouts. Led by head coach Mike Long, the team will again compete in Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Thirteen high-achieving students were recently inducted into the Tau Alpha Pi academic honor society at Hudson Valley Community College.

The college recently installed its annual class of inductees in the Alpha Iota Omega chapter of Kappa Delta Pi recently. KDP is the international honor society for students studying education and was founded in 1911 to foster excellence and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. Inductees must meet rigorous academic and leadership standards to be nominated. The college chapter of the honor society hopes to build a strong sense of community spirit among those studying in education fields at the college. Advisors include faculty member Christine Saxe.

The Vikings football team is back in action this fall, and Hudson Valley Community College's vaunted program has a roster of new high school and prep standouts from around the nation. Led by head coach Don Jones, the team will again compete in Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

The Vikings cross country roster has been set for the Fall 2021 season. The men's and women's teams compete in Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and are led by head coach Sarah Popovics.

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

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.

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

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

Justin Fernandez of Amsterdam, a second-year student in Hudson Valley Community College's Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services degree program is one of 21 students across North America to receive the Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship for 2021. Trane by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is awarding $78,000 to students who are seeking a technical education as they prepare to enter the field of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Building Automation. Recipients were selected from a pool of finalists on the basis of academic performance, leadership and participation, long-term career and educational goals, financial need and other criteria. Recipients enrolled part-time receive $2,500 each; recipients enrolled full-time receive $4,000 each. Awards may be used for all education-related expenses. "Congratulations to each of the Trane Technician of the Future scholarship recipients," said Donny Simmons, president, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies. "We are honored to help these aspiring technicians launch a successful career in the HVAC and building controls industry. We need more qualified technicians and operators with the right skills to grow and sustain the dynamic HVAC industry. This scholarship program is one of the many ways Trane is helping build the next generation of skilled workers who will make significant industry contributions in the years to come."

Students recently completed the requirements for graduation from their academic degree or certificate programs at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. The college's Class of 2021, which also includes students who completed their degree requirements in Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, encompasses students from around the Capital Region and around the globe, graduating from more than 80 degree or certificate programs.

More than 2,000 new and transfer students began their higher education at Hudson Valley Community College when the fall semester began on Monday, Aug. 30.

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.

More than 1,600 students were named to the Spring 2021 President's List at Hudson Valley Community College.

Nearly 900 students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College.

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.

More than 80 students from Hudson Valley Community College were recently inducted into the Alpha Xi Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for students at two-year colleges.

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 600 new and transfer students began their higher education at Hudson Valley Community College when the spring semester began on Monday, Jan. 25.

More than 130 students from Hudson Valley Community College were recently inducted into the Alpha Xi Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for students at two-year colleges.