June 5, 2017
Zippia.com has ranked FSC #6 in New York State for the quality of its business majors. Zippia.com – a new website dedicated to helping recent college graduates with their careers – reviewed data from the NCES (National Center For Education Statistics) and College Scorecard data from ED.gov to understand what business departments offer the best…
June 5, 2017
Body-worn cameras – the kind being used by 70% of police departments in the U.S. – are coming to Security Systems and Law Enforcement Technology classrooms this fall. The use of these cameras for instructional purposes is a “first” among institutions of higher learning. Bringing cameras into the classroom is the brainchild of Assistant Professor…
May 30, 2017
FSC’s 98th Commencement – the largest in recent memory – saw more than 900 students receive degrees, and a roster of speakers that included honorary Doctor of Science recipients Stanley Bergman, CEO of Henry Schein, Inc. and former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin; New York Senator Charles Schumer; Valedictorian Brian Muff, and President John Nader. Commencement…
May 30, 2017
Gregory O’Connor has been named Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Farmingdale State College. He comes on board June 19 with many years’ experience in SUNY, having served in four different positions with the SUNY Research Foundation and, most recently, as Director of New Ventures. O’Connor has had an affiliation…
May 30, 2017
Farmingdale State College – in recognition of its efforts to reduce the campus community’s carbon footprint by promoting ridesharing, use of mass transit, bicycling and other means of alternative transportation – has been named a Clean Air Champion by 511NY Rideshare. The program is sponsored by the NYS Department of Transportation. FSC also holds an…
May 30, 2017
Substance abuse on campus is going to get a cure, thanks to a $125,000 grant (renewable for five years) from the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). The award, announced by Assistant Dean of Students Frank Rampello, will fund an ambitious program that focuses on 18 to 24 year-olds and launches July…
May 22, 2017
The annual Bethpage Air Show takes off this Saturday and Sunday (5/27, 28), from noon to 5 p.m. at Jones Beach. Why should you go? Because the FSC Flying Rams are opening the show! The team appears for its fifth year in a row and is scheduled to fly at noon both days. The performing…
May 22, 2017
For the second time, the Gene Haas Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Farmingdale College Foundation for scholarships for students in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. The Gene Haas Foundation was founded by its namesake in 1999, to focus on manufacturing education in the form of scholarships for CNC machinist training. More than 4,000 charitable organizations…
May 15, 2017
Nancy Connors has been named FSC’s new Vice President for Development and Philanthropy. The announcement was made by President Nader in a message to the campus. “Nancy has experience in fundraising, and is perfectly suited to lead our increasing efforts and plans in corporate development, major gifts, capital campaigns and alumni relations,” President Nader said.…
