We will celebrate our 56th Commencement on May 21 at 11 a.m. at M&T Bank Center in Schenectady. Congratulations graduates! Some of the members of the Class of 2026 share their stories and plans for the future.

Kessa Cooper and Yuliano Camarena chosen as recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence.

A member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, first-generation college student, and participant in the ASAP Program, Myat Kyaw holds a 4.0 GPA. He will be graduating on May 21 and plans to transfer to the University at Albany this fall for his bachelor's degree, followed by his master's degree in Business Administration.

Dr. Reaves' more than 30-year career in higher education has centered on advancing academic excellence, partnering to build strong communities, and championing the life-changing mission of open access institutions such as community colleges.

Music Audio Technology majors are setting up live sound for Capital Region venues and studios, and Aviation Non-Pilot Administration & Management majors are shadowing airport operations staff and learning more about airport safety during their spring internships!