Academics
Stuffed animals, pillows and lucky gnomes! When it came to move-in day must-haves, incoming freshmen proved that comfort and a touch of home top the list. New students arrived with beloved keepsakes and plenty of excitement as they began a new chapter at SUNY Morrisville.
College faculty, staff and administration officially welcomed new and returning students and their families to campus during Welcome Weekend Aug. 21-24, providing abundant support to help newcomers settle in and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Classes start Monday, Aug. 25.
SUNY Morrisville has been named to the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26, earning national recognition for its commitment to helping first-generation college students thrive.
FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, selected SUNY Morrisville as one of just 60 new members this year, citing the college’s dedication to improving experiences and advancing success for first-gen college students.
At sunrise, while most of the campus is still quiet, soft nickers echo through the SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehabilitation Center (ERC). Vegas and Jerry’s ears perk forward as they recognize the familiar sound of students’ voices and footsteps approaching the barn.
Jerry, a chestnut Quarter Horse, is always the first to greet them, letting out a cheerful whinny before standing patiently, ready for attention and his breakfast.
Come explore SUNY Morrisville’s Arnold R. Fisher Dairy Complex during Madison County’s Open Farm Day on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The complex is among farms throughout Madison County showcasing its facility during the annual event, which offers visitors an opportunity to see working farms in Madison County, meet local farmers, enjoy tours and demonstrations, animals and products tastings.
As the SUNY Morrisville campus prepares for an exciting new academic year, peer mentors in its Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) have been immersed in a week of team-building exercises and strategic planning as they welcome one of the largest incoming EOP Summer Academy cohorts in the college’s history.
Two years ago, Jennifer Gilbert Jenkins, associate professor of agricultural science at SUNY Morrisville, envisioned transforming an old apple orchard into a thriving food forest, a regenerative agricultural system that mirrors the structure of a natural forest. Her vision: a self-sustaining ecosystem filled with edible plants, supporting biodiversity and long-term sustainability.
At 46 years old, Jeffrey Monette is proving that it’s never too late to follow your passion or to make a difference.
The Oswego resident commutes an hour and 15 minutes each way to SUNY Morrisville several times a week. But for him, the long drive is a small price to pay for a future rooted in sustainability and a chance to make a meaningful impact on the world.
Ask any automotive student at SUNY Morrisville about their most memorable experiences and they’ll likely point to the faculty at the heart of it all.
“Their devotion to seeing us succeed is what I love so much about them,” said Dan Betsinger, an automotive technology - Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) Program student from Cobleskill, New York.
Adam Olinski is planting big ideas and harvesting abundant success.
The SUNY Morrisville assistant professor of horticulture recently received the New York State Nursery and Landscape Association President’s Award, a top honor in his field. It recognizes three educators for outstanding work in advancing the Empire State’s green industry.
“I was really surprised,” he said in a recent interview, “and very honored.”
Carrie Wafler’s dreams started small. She loved riding horses, gardening and spending time outdoors. And she had an entrepreneurial spark that set her apart.
When those passions came together at SUNY Morrisville, something extraordinary blossomed — quite literally.
Today, Wafler owns Barn Blooms Flower Farm, in Wolcott, a thriving floral business that blends artistry, horticulture and agriculture. A proud two-time graduate of SUNY Morrisville, she now gives back as an adjunct instructor, teaching courses in equine science, agricultural business and horticulture.