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In July I celebrated my one-year anniversary at SUNY Niagara, and what a year it was! Little did I know that my arrival as the college’s eighth president last summer would be just the beginning of a leadership transition period. Before the fall semester had ended, the vice presidents of both academic affairs and student services announced their departures. One retired after 35 years of service to the college. The other, a SUNY Niagara alumna who’d spent most of her career here, moved on to a substantial role at a SUNY university center. Then in February, the vice president of administration followed suit, accepting a vice presidency at one of SUNY’s comprehensive colleges.
While the campus felt the loss of this trio’s considerable combined talents, we also saw an opportunity for growth within SUNY Niagara’s leadership team. Its newest members, each of whom joined the college during the spring semester, are profiled within this report. In the midst of these key personnel changes, our college was pursuing reaccreditation, work that had begun before I came aboard. As institutional projects go, none requires more thoughtfulness, dedication and collaboration than reaccreditation.
I am extremely proud of the way that our campus community came together to craft a comprehensive, incisive self-study. When the Middle States Commission on Higher Education reviewers visited our campus in February, they too expressed their appreciation, not only for our thorough report, but also for the warm welcome and candor that everyone offered. This paved the way for reaccreditation and validated the direction of strategic planning, which we’ve poured our energy into for several months. A status update on this exciting effort appears below. Our college carries great momentum into 2025-2026. As busy as 2024-2025 was, it was just as invigorating. I hope you feel as I do, that SUNY Niagara is ascending. Building on so much success positions us to dream big, move courageously, and become a leading force for innovative education in western New York.
All my best,
Lloyd A. Holmes, Ph.D.
SUNY Niagara President
Rebecca Wydysh
Chairman, Second District
Anthony J. Nemi
Vice Chairman, Eleventh District
Randy R. Bradt
Majority Leader, Ninth District
Christopher A. Robins
Minority Leader, Fifth District
Irene M. Myers
First District
Christopher J. McKimmie
Third District
Jeffrey Elder
Fourth District
Christopher Voccio
Sixth District
Jesse P. Gooch
Seventh District
Richard L. Andres
Eighth District
David E. Godfrey
Tenth District
Carla L. Speranza
Twelfth District
Richard E. Abbott
Thirteenth District
Shawn A. Foti
Fourteenth District
Michael A. Hill
Fifteenth District
Total Revenue: $45,296,378
Total Expenses: $45,296,378
*Does not include the (income) expense associated with GASBS 75 regarding the accounting for other post-employment benefits of ($13,770,866) or GASB 68 regarding the accounting for the College’s proportionate share of the NYS pension plans of $792,259 for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, A.A. – 616
Nursing, A.A.S. – 337
Business Administration, A.A.S./A.S. – 231
Psychology, A.S. – 162
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities & Social Science, A.A. – 155
44,705
Total alumni
13:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
17
Average Class Size
John Delate, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services
Salvatore Durante
Vice President of Administration
Maher Ghalayini, Ed. D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs
SUNY Niagara ushered in a new era this past year with the appointment of three seasoned executives to key roles. Our transition began in January with the departures, days apart, of the vice presidents of both academic affairs and student services. In February, the vice president of administration followed.
The college conducted concurrent searches and had filled all of these positions before the start of summer. First to come aboard, on March 3, was Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Maher Ghalayini. Formerly senior vice president of academics at St. Lawrence College in Ontario, Canada, Ghalayini brings over 18 years of leadership and 20 years of teaching experience to SUNY Niagara.
Next, on April 14 the college named Dr. John Delate vice president of student services. A veteran of higher education with 30 years of experience, Delate previously served at SUNY Adirondack and continues to teach as an adjunct professor at SUNY Purchase. His background includes service in the Peace Corps, coaching college football, and union leadership.
The college looked outside of higher education to find a new vice president of administration. Salvatore Durante stepped into the chief financial officer role on June 2. With extensive experience in nonprofit and healthcare finance, and having taught graduate-level courses at the University at Buffalo for over a decade, Durante offers both strategic insight and academic depth to help steer the college.
These appointments reflect SUNY Niagara’s drive to build a workforce that, at every level, empowers students and strengthens our region through community engagement.
SUNY Niagara student Trinity Nevares was one of only 200 recipients nationwide of a $1,000 Chime Workforce Scholarship from the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. Nevares is enrolled in the Baking Pastry Arts program.
Nevares’ leadership set an example for her peers in a challenging academic environment. The scholarship underscores her achievements and the strength of SUNY Niagara’s hospitality and culinary programs.
The Chime Workforce Scholarship aims to support high-achieving students pursuing career and technical education at two-year colleges. It helps cover tuition, fees, and related educational expenses, giving students resources to complete certificate or associate degree programs.
The Chime Scholars Foundation emphasizes the value of career and technical training in providing individuals with in-demand skills and pathways to sustainable careers. The foundation partnered with the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation to launch the Workforce Scholarship program to recognize and support students across the country who are building better futures for themselves and their families.
In August, the college hosted Alfred State College officials at a ceremony to formalize an articulation agreement between the two schools. The agreement guarantees graduates of SUNY Niagara’s Engineering Science program the opportunity to apply for Alfred State College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program. These students will be granted full junior status and be offered guaranteed scholarships.
A guaranteed admissions pathway into Alfred State College’s bachelor’s degree program allows SUNY Niagara students to begin their academic journey knowing that their next step to a four-year degree is not only possible but promised. The colleges’ partnership highlights their shared commitment to ensuring clear pathways to career preparedness for future engineers, and financial support along the way.
This past year the college negotiated new collective bargaining agreements with two organizations. First, in September 2024, the college reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Educational Support Personnel Association (ESPA), the New York State United Teachers affiliate that represents members of the college’s clerical staff.
Among key provisions of the agreement were:
• 3% annual wage increases;• updates to vacation accrual and promotion language; and• the establishment of a sick leavedonation program.
The ESPA membership ratified the contract in March 2025. In April, the SUNY Niagara Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve it.
Next, at the end of July, the college and Niagara County Community College Adjuncts Association reached a tentative agreement effective from September 2025 through 2029.
Under the new contract, adjunct faculty members will receive annual increases of 5% to both lecture and lab hourly rates over the four-year term. The agreement also institutes longevity pay, providing adjunct faculty with additional compensation after reaching 10, 16, 20 and 26 years of service.
In April, SUNY Niagara inaugurated Dr. Lloyd Holmes as the institution’s eighth president. The college planned a series of celebratory events as a prelude to an investiture ceremony attended by several hundred guests, followed by a community reception on the Sanborn campus.
Dr. Holmes began his tenure on July 1, 2024, after being appointed by the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor John B. King Jr. His selection followed a national search by the SUNY Niagara Board of Trustees.
The inauguration marked a significant moment in SUNY Niagara’s history, bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to formally welcome new leadership and a shared vision of hope for the college’s future.
SUNY Niagara launched its new website in February. This project, led by Office of Public Relations and Event Management (PR), began in April 2023. Originally envisioned as a redesign of www.niagaracc.suny.edu, it resulted in a completely separate site, one that incorporates the SUNY Niagara identity:www.sunyniagara.edu. This was a major undertaking, requiring
• Decommissioning 1,200 of 1,900 webpages and updating an additional 700.• Reducing plugins from 170 to 28.• Eliminating nearly 380 user accounts.• Migrating to a more secure hosting environment with multi-factor authentication.
Traffic exceeded projections. April through June usage more than double the capacity of the college’s hosting plan.By early summer, PR fully decommissioned the old website and optimization of the new site was underway. Improvements have included
• Resizing and compressing images.• Writing meta descriptions and titles for 245 pages.• Eliminating 460 page redirects.• Rewriting content to reflect the college’s brand voice.• Increasing plugin efficiency, creating custom post types, and improving page speed.
These enhancements resulted in a Google performance rating of 92 out of 100, a dramatic improvement from the score of 13 in March 2024, just prior to the start of the redesign.
In August, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmed SUNY Niagara’s accreditation through 2033, following a comprehensive review of programs, services, and governance. The process included an institutional self-study, campus visits, and in-depth discussions with faculty, staff, and students.
MSCHE accredits more than 500 institutions of higher education, ensuring educational quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Its peer review evaluates colleges across seven standards: Mission and Goals; Ethics and Integrity; Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience; Support of the Student Experience; Educational Effectiveness Assessment; Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement; and Governance, Leadership, and Administration. SUNY Niagara fully met all standards and was commended for:
• Advancing faculty development in innovative approaches to online teaching.• Using data to strengthen student-centered programs and services.• Proactively managing costs while maintaining fiscal stability.
Reaccreditation is timely as the college expects to finalize its next strategic plan in late 2025. SUNY Niagara is positioned to be both ambitious in envisioning a future and inclusive in building on past accomplishments.
In July, SUNY Niagara partnered with 160 Driving Academy to begin offering a Commercial Driver Training Program. The Office of Workforce Development worked for two years to bring this initiative to fruition. It provides participants with a clear pathway to earning a commercial driver license and then pursuing a job in the region’s growing trucking industry.
Headquartered in Chicago, 160 Driving Academy operates over 150 commercial truck driving schools across 44 states. Students benefit from proven training methods, expert instruction, and the option of completing either a 160-hour or 200-hour enhanced program. Offering both day and evening sessions, the program’s flexibility accommodates adults balancing work, family, and career transitions.
Based on 160 Driving Academy’s projection, SUNY Niagara is well positioned to train 200 or more CDL drivers annually. To encourage enrollment, the Niagara County Workforce Investment Board has made sponsorship funding available to prospective students.
The college completed its most significant wayfinding project in recent memory this past year. The installation of more than three dozen new, highly visible signs along roadways and sidewalks now direct new students, guests and all others who may be visiting SUNY Niagara for the first time or need to find a particular location.
In addition, the college retired the exterior “Learning Commons” sign, hung when the college’s signature piece of architecture was opened in 2018. Succeeding it is the largest single college logo installation, a lighted “SUNY Niagara” covering over 140 square feet.
These signs represent the last phase of the college’s 2024 rebranding. They are the largest permanent brand assets, repeating and reinforcing the SUNY Niagara aesthetic to all who set foot on campus.
Sonya Smith (center) state director of the New York Small Business Development Center, joins SUNY Niagara President Lloyd Holmes and Maureen Henderson, director of the Niagara Small Business Development Center, to cut the ribbon of the Niagara Small Business Development Center.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Niagara Small Business Development Center opened a new office suite at SUNY Niagara. The SBDC had outgrown its previous location on campus, and the college purpose-built a space to better suit the needs of clients looking to start businesses.
The new location provides a more visible, prominent location on campus and more convenient access for clients. One aspiration of the center is to engage SUNY Niagara students through entrepreneurial programs related to specific majors. The staff also has begun building a library of success stories and is working toward making their courses be available online and on-demand, making industry specific training, and charging for trainings.
Having the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy on campus shortens the path for students who want to pursue careers in policing.
The college received SUNY and state approval to launch a pair of new associate degree programs, both of which will begin accepting students in the fall 2025 semester. A new certificate program also will come on line then, as will two additional tracks in our Engineering Science program.
The Public Safety, A.A.S. degree program offers students pursuing careers in criminal justice the opportunity to complete the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy (NCLEA) as part of their studies. The two-year program integrates 33 credits of foundational coursework in criminal justice and the social sciences with 30 credits of police basic training through NCLEA, fulfilling the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Basic Course for Police Officers.
The program is designed to address regional public safety needs, provide a consistent pipeline of well-prepared professionals, and serve as a training resource for agencies across western New York. Students will graduate prepared for careers at law enforcement agencies or in other roles within the criminal justice system. They also may also transfer their credits to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
The Human Services, A.A.S. degree program prepares students for careers in direct support, social work, and related human services fields. Offered in day, evening, and online formats, the program combines classroom instruction and field experience, giving students kills in the helping process, ethical practice, and communication.
The program prepares students to serve individuals and communities in an evolving social landscape. Graduates gain a strong foundation in social science methods, critical thinking, and client-centered support, equipping them to meet the growing demand for trained professionals across our region’s human services sector.
The Culinary Cannabis Skills certificate prepares students for careers at the intersection of the food service and cannabis industries. The program trains students in advanced cooking methods, infusion science, and safety practices needed to create cannabis-infused foods and beverages responsibly.
The Engineering Science, A.S. degree program expanded to include tracks in both chemical and industrial engineering. These tracks, like the three others in the program, provide students with the foundation needed to transfer seamlessly into four-year engineering programs. The curriculum mirrors the first two years of a typical baccalaureate engineering degree, emphasizing applied physics and including coursework in statics, dynamics, and material properties. Supporting courses in mathematics, physics, and chemistry ensure students are fully prepared for advanced study and transfer SUNY comprehensive colleges and private institutions alike.
Many employees have been featured on this year’s Employee Spotlight, including Glory Fox, online learning student support specialist, adjunct instructor, and advisor.
To highlight the college’s excellent workforce, the Human Resources office initiated the Thunderwolves Employee Spotlight. This program recognizes staff members’ achievements through social media and internal communications.
Human Resources also established the Thunderwolves Employee Excellence Program to honor employees who exemplify SUNY Niagara’s core values of service, excellence, and integrity.
Monthly winners receive a $50 gift card and campus-wide recognition. The Employee of the Year, who will be named in May 2026, will receive $250 and formal acknowledgment at the college’s Employee Recognition Luncheon.
The Human Resources office’s stewardship of the college’s self-funded health plans sustained quality care for employees and retirees while containing costs this past year. Vigilant claims monitoring resulted in a total cost ratio—operating expenses relative to premium income—of 87.5%, well below the target benchmark of 100%. The college budgeted $6.9 million for health insurance claims from September 2024 through August 2025, but paid $6 million in claims, just 1.1% more than in 2023-2024.
Rebranding of the college—transitioning from Niagara County Community College to SUNY Niagara—occupied the first half of 2024. However, the effects of this change didn’t become clear until the 2024-2025 school year.
In November, SUNY issued a report detailing two-year enrollment trends systemwide. According to that document, from the fall of 2022 to fall 2024, enrollment among New York’s community colleges went up by an average of about 4.2%. The median was an increase was 2.9%. SUNY Niagara’s enrollment had grown by 18.5%, more than any other community college in New York.
This outcome followed a promotional campaign ending in August that paired recruitment-related calls to action with messages centered on students’ graduation rate, graduates’ earnings and flat tuition. The campaign generated 11.4 million impressions using video, audio, print, transit, billboard and digital assets. It resulted in 106,000 ad interactions, including 75,000 website visits and 1,400 phone calls to Admissions. These results were unprecedented.
To support continuous learning and create community within the campus community, Human Resources developed structured training programs that share institutional knowledge with newcomers and introduce unit-level managers to contemporary best practices. The redesigned New Hire Orientation strengthens onboarding by introducing employees to campus departments, compliance requirements, and systems within a framework that helps them acclimate to campus quickly. The Supervisory Training Series focuses on effective leadership, communication, coaching, performance documentation, and policy application.
SUNY Niagara engaged Lightcast, a global leader in labor-market analytics, to study the college’s economic impact on our region. After analyzing data from the 2022–2023 fiscal year, Lightcast issued a report in November that found:
The Lightcast report also highlighted SUNY Niagara’s value as an investment:
The economic-impact study concluded that SUNY Niagara:
Kristopher SchimekWrestling• Two-time NJCAA All-American and Region III champion• 2012 Region III Wrestler of the Year• Member of the NJCAA Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Jaclyn WelchWomen’s Basketball• 2014 Region III Player of the Year• NJCAA Division II Second Team All-American• Named to First Team All-Region
Baseball
The baseball team’s 51–2 record set a single-season record for wins and clinched the program’s ninth NJCAA Region III championship and a NJCAA Div. III World Series tournament bid. Pitcher Matt Barr was named an NJCAA Div. III All-American and Pitcher of the Year. He was selected to the NJCAA Region III First Team and All WNYAC First Team. The Minnesota Twins drafted Barr with the 149th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Shortstop Nigel Sebastianelli earned a Baseball ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove and was named NJCAA Div. III Defensive Player of the Year. Catcher Dalton Harper and infielder Cooper Rossano were NJCAA Div. III Second Team selections.
WrestlingThunderwolves wrestlers captured the program’s 27th NJCAA Region III title. Led by All-American Te’Shaun Mathews, the team finished runners-up at Nationals, the team’s highest finish since 1973.
Women’s BasketballAfter winning a seventh consecutive NJCAA Region III title, the women’s basketball team advanced to Nationals for the fifth time in program history. Isabella Karabetsos and Krystal Smith were named to the NJCAA Region III Div. II First Team, while Anaya Smith and Makayla Thomas were named to the Second Team.
Men’s BasketballJamyier Patton was named NJCAA Region III Div. II Player of the Year. He led the Thunderwolves to the NJCAA Region III title. Chioke Marshall joined Patton on the NJCAA Region III Division II First Team. Jalen Duff was named to the NJCAA Div. II Second Team. The team reached the NJCAA Div. II National Tournament as head coach Bill Beilein won his seventh NJCAA Region III Div. II Coach of the Year award.
GolfThe golf team defended its title as Region III champions in 2025. The Thunderwolves finished fourth at the NJCAA Div. III Men’s Championship with a four-day score of 1,239 strokes, their lowest at nationals in school history. Eliel Rodriguez and Ryan Kates received NJCAA All-American honors. Head coach Matt Oleski won a second straight Region III Coach of the Year award.
Freshly installed and ready for action: SUNY Niagara’s new Grow Container stands prepped for its first crop. While not yet in use, this cutting-edge facility marks a major milestone in the College’s cannabis education initiative, bringing nearly three years of planning and collaboration to life.
As SUNY Niagara concludes the third year of its $1 million SUNY Cannabis Workforce Development grant and transitions into a fourth year under a no‐cost extension, we are thrilled to share a major milestone: the installation of our highly anticipated grow container in June 2025. This one-of-a-kind facility was made fully operational in time for the fall 2025 semester, offering students state-of-the-art, hands-on training designed for production maximization, efficiency, and sustainability.
This innovation embodies nearly three years of collaborative efforts, during which SUNY Niagara’s Horticulture Program led a regional consortium of SUNY Erie, Genesee Community College, and Jamestown Community College to advance both credit and non-credit cannabis education supported by an active Industry Advisory Council. The success of the project placed the college at the forefront of cannabis instruction as a nationally renowned authority in the “seed to sale” lifecycle.
The Grants Office managed over $6.1 million in grant funding awards during the most recently completedfiscal year. Thirty-three grant applications, totaling $8.2 million in funding requests were made in 2024–2025.
Community college, community minded: our “Future Forward” session invited stakeholders from across western New York to give input on SUNY Niagara’s next strategic plan.
In 2025, SUNY Niagara launched Future Forward 2026–2030, a comprehensive strategic planning process designed to guide the college over the next five years.
The initiative began with listening sessions in April and May, where college employees explored ways to strengthen the institution’s mission, vision, and values. Through both online and in-person sessions, the Strategic Planning Committee collected more than 1,200 comments, reflections, and ideas from across and beyond campus.
In August, a forum for industry partners and community members generated additional feedback. This fall, the college will survey students to ensure their voices and experiences shape the final plan.
As the conversation continues and excitement builds, several recurring themes have emerged:
The Strategic Planning Committee will share a draft plan in October for additional review. A final plan—aligning SUNY Niagara’s goals with the needs of students, the regional workforce, and the broader community—is scheduled for Board of Trustees consideration in November 2025.
The NCCC Foundation’s newly rebranded Scholarship Soirée was held in October at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, uniting alumni, community leaders, and friends of the college for an elegant evening in support of student success. Proceeds from this signature event directly benefit SUNY Niagara’s student scholarship fund, providing essential financial assistance to help students achieve their educational goals. The generosity of donors and sponsors continues to make this event a meaningful and impactful tradition.
Formerly known as Presidential Partners, the giving society was renamed the President’s Circle to better reflect its focus on leadership, philanthropy, and the strong connection between donors and SUNY Niagara’s mission. The new name was celebrated with a special kickoff event hosted at President Holmes’ residence in July.
The annual Golf Scramble, held at Niagara Frontier Golf Club, unites alumni, community leaders, and friends of SUNY Niagara for a day of camaraderie and philanthropy in support of athletics. Proceeds from the event directly fund athletic scholarships, providing vital opportunities for student-athletes to pursue both their academic and athletic goals. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, participants, and donors, the Golf Scramble has become a signature fundraising tradition that continues to strengthen opportunities for SUNY Niagara students year after year.
Held each year on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, SUNY Niagara’s Day of Giving brings together alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community members in a powerful show of support for student success. The campaign encourages gifts of every size, proving that when our community comes together, small contributions add up to a big impact. Proceeds directly benefit the NCCC Foundation’s student scholarship fund, providing essential financial assistance to students pursuing their educational goals. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Day of Giving has quickly become a tradition that expands opportunities for SUNY Niagara students year after year.
At the 2024 NCCC Foundation Scholarship Soirée, the Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to three exceptional SUNY Niagara graduates: Richard L. Andres, Jr. ’99, Michael J. Garner ’80, and Pamela A. Walck ’85. Each honoree exemplifies the college’s core values of leadership, service, and community impact. Their achievements reflect the enduring strength of a SUNY Niagara education and serve as an inspiration to current students and fellow alumni alike.
Executive CommitteeMatthew Zvolensky, ChairmanJames Turner ’87, Vice-ChairmanMarc O’Hearn, TreasurerDr. Martin Drake ’75, SecretaryWilliam L. Ross, Board of Trustees appointmentJayne Schaber, Member-At-LargeSteven Sinclair, Member-At-Large
Board of DirectorsKristine Arcadi, ’06Nancy Babis, ’84Dr. David Bonnevie ‘74Vincent A. “Jimmy” Cancemi ’68Sharon CertoJane N. HaenleMichael HooperRobert MacDonald, Jr.Michelle MadiganJames A. Mezhir ’68Gay MolnarFred Rickan ’81Lester Robinson, III ’87Dr. Leon Smith ‘65
The President’s Circle is SUNY Niagara’s exclusive donor recognition program honoring individuals and organizations who make an annual leadership gift of $1,000 or more. These gifts, designated to the President’s Circle Fund, support scholarships, academic programs, and campus initiatives, directly enriching the student experience and advancing the college’s mission.For more information, contact the NCCC Foundation office at (716) 614-5910 or visit niagaracc.suny.edu/foundation/presidents-circle.
Ms. Katherine D. Alexander, Esq.Mrs. Nancy Babis ‘84Mr. Brandon Bielecki ‘13Dr. Mark BonacciMr. & Mrs. Jerry Canada, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Vincent (Jimmy) A. Cancemi ‘68Ms. Sharon CertoMr. David Cervi ‘82Mr. Kevin C. ClarkMr. Mark ConstantinoMr. & Mrs. John (Barbara Murphy) DeSimoneMs. Katherine M. DolceDr. & Mrs. Martin H. Drake ‘75Mr. David GordonMr. Terry Gill ‘93Mrs. Jane HaenleDr. Lloyd HolmesMr. and Mrs. Jack KopczynskiMr. and Mrs. Robert McKeown ‘88Mr. James A. Mezhir ‘68Dr. & Mrs. Brian MichelMr. and Mrs. Richard (Gay) MolnarDr. & Mrs. James MurphyMr. & Mrs. Marc O’HearnDr. Cindy OberjoshMr. & Mrs. Daniel (Ann Briody) PetockMr. & Mrs. Paul D. ReidMs. Laurie Ryan ‘80Mr. Michael Shiah ‘84Mr. & Mrs. Steven SinclairMs. Sheila SmithMr. & Mrs. James Turner ‘86Dr. & Mrs. Jerome (Lydia) UlatowskiMs. Barbara Walck ‘12Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Winter, Esq. ‘74Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Zvolensky
We would like to thank all of you for your generosity. We have attempted to recognize each gift of $100+ from Sept. 1, 2024–Aug. 31, 2025 and regret any inadvertent omissions. Should you notice a discrepancy, please call (716) 614-5910 or emailfound@niagaracc.suny.edu.
Agency 15Ms. Audrey AgnelloMs. Katherine Alexander, EsqAlliance Niagara Federal Credit UnionMr. and Mrs Richard Andres, Jr. ‘99Mr. and Mrs. Gary Arcadi ‘06Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ArthursAscension Industries, IncMr. John AssimotosMrs. Mary Ellen Aureli ‘77Mr. James AustinMr. and Mrs. Anthony AversaAzar Design Co.Ms. Nancy Babis ‘84Bank on BuffaloBarnes & Noble College Booksellers, Inc.Mr. David Barrett ‘73Batavia Downs Gaming & HotelMs. Lindsey BaxMr. Daniel BazzaniMr. and Mrs. Thomas BeileinMs. Bridget BeileinMs. Annmarie BeutelMr. Scott BickertMr. Brandon Bielecki ‘13Dr. Mark BonacciBonadio GroupDr. and Mrs. David BonnevieBooker College PlanningMr. Wayne BowersDr. and Mrs. Stephen Boyle-SmithMs. Kelly BrandelMr. Paul BrownMs. Karen BrownMrs. Tammy BrunoBryan & Nicole Argo Memorial FoundationMs. Kimberly BuergerDr. Suzanne BuffamantiMr. R. Scott BurnsMr. and Mrs. Jason Cafarella ‘98, ‘01Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Canada, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Cancemi ‘68Ms. Sharon CertoMr. David Cervi ‘82Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaMr. Robert CianciosaMr. Kevin ClarkMs. Camryn CollinsMs. Rose ConnollyMr. and Mrs. Mark ConstantinoCornerstone Community FCUMr. Paul CrawfordCRB Holdings Inc.Ms. Dawn CredicottMr. Ronald Cunningham ‘65Custom Curb AppealMrs. And Mrs. Mark Cye ‘93Mr. and Mrs. Michael DashineauDelaware North CompaniesMr. and Mrs. John DeSimoneMr. Gary DeVantierDGI Electrical Services, Inc.Ms. Nancy DiStasioMs. Jean D. DoctorMs. Katherine DolceMr. John DomagalskiMr. Robert Dotton & Dr. Frances Sorge-Dotton ‘70Dr. and Mrs. Martin Drake ‘75Mr. and Mrs. John EichnerMr. and Mrs. John ElnickiErie County Medical CenterEvans BankFaculty Association of NCCCMs. Jillian Faddoul ‘98Ayers FamilyMs. Michelle FarinaMr. Rick FeldhousenSherriff and Mrs. Michael Filicetti ‘10Ms. Stephanie FlorczakFox Fence Inc.G & G Fitness Equipment, LLCMr. Michael Garner ‘80Mr. James GecklerMrs. Anjanette Geddes WelchMr. Terry Gill ‘93Mr. Timothy GirdlestoneMs. Rachael GlassnerMr. Thomas GoodnickMr. David GordonGreenpac MillMs. Jane HaenleMr. Paul HaenleMrs. Julie Haenle Bunn ‘84Mr. Brian HamlukHarvard Business School Club of BuffaloMs. Alison HaseleyMs. Carol HaseleyMs. Grant HaseleyMr. Randy HaseleyHebeler LLCMs. Suzanne HempelMr. Chris HerbeckHodgson Russ LLPMr. Bryon HoffmanDr. Lloyd HolmesMr. George HoltMr. Michael HooperMr. Steven HooverMs. Sally HuttonIndependent HealthMr. Daniel Jackson ‘99Joe Cecconi’s Chrysler ComplexMs. Katherine JohnsonMr. Ryan JohnsonMs. Anne JowseyMr. Michael KatherKerry, Inc. U.S.Key BankMr. Robert King ‘66Ms. Nancy KnechtelMr. Eric KnuutilaMs. Jenna KochMs. Rachelle KolbeMs. Jennifer KonstantyKopczynski Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jack Kopczynski, Sr.Mr. Robert KoshinskiMs. Barbara KowalskiMr. Brent KroeningMs. Karen KwandransMr. Steve KyddLaBella AssociatesDr. and Mrs. Michael LaFever ‘70, ‘71Ms. Joelle LangeLawley InsuranceLockheed MartinMr. and Mrs. Wayne Lynch ‘95, ‘98M & T BankM/E Enginerring PCMr. Greg MacConnellMr. and Mrs. Robert MacDonaldMr. Matthew MackeyMs. Michelle MadiganMr. and Mrs. Christopher MalofMs. Marisa MartinMs. Gina MartinMr. Timothy McCarthyMr. and Mrs. Robert McKeown ‘88Mr. James Mezhir ‘68Dr. and Mrs. Brian MichelMichelle Farina AgencyMs. Jane MillevilleMJ Mechanical Services, Inc.Mr. William Moag ‘76Mr. and Mrs. Richard MolnarHon. Angelo MorinelloMount St. Mary’s HospitalDr. and Mrs. William MurabitoDr. and Mrs. James MurphyHon. Irene MyersMr. Michael NascaNBT Bank, N.A.Niagara County Building & Construction Trades CouncilNiagara Falls Memorial Medical CenterNiagara Falls Redevelopment, LLCNiagara National Insurance Inc.Niagara UniversityDr. Cindy OberjoshMs. Victoria OrzettiMr. and Mrs. William Paterson ‘65Patrick P. 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