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SUNY Morrisville has received a $1.35 million investment as part of a $5 million SUNY initiative to advance agritech research and strengthen New York’s agricultural workforce. One of four SUNY colleges selected for the investment, Morrisville will use the funding to establish a living agricultural innovation lab centered around a mobile, solar-powered trailer and advanced farm equipment.

A new transfer agreement between SUNY Morrisville and Binghamton University gives Morrisville human services students a pathway to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work. The agreement allows students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in human services at Morrisville to continue their education in Binghamton’s Baccalaureate of Social Work (BSW) program. Coordinated academic advising, course planning and collaboration between faculty and staff at both institutions are designed to help students navigate the transition.  

For Army veteran Beck Helmcamp, the desire to serve never truly ends. It simply finds a new place to take root. That new ground is the greenhouses at SUNY Morrisville, where Helmcamp, 35, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in horticulture business management and a minor in cannabis studies. After a military career that included overseas deployment and traumatic experiences he would carry long after his military service, he is embracing a new mission: cultivating a future through horticulture.      

MORRISVILLE, NY — For SUNY Morrisville students, being a first-generation college student is about more than earning a degree. It also represents pride in their accomplishments and the opportunity to open doors for those who follow. “It gives me a sense of pride being the first one,” said Isaiah Hooper, an applied psychology major from the Bronx, who described going to college as taking a big leap. For nursing student Chloe Wilde, of Cayuga, being a first-generation student means setting an example for her family.

SUNY Morrisville students put their dairy industry knowledge to the test at the Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge, working with students from other colleges to evaluate dairy farms, identify potential challenges and recommend solutions.   Held at Greek Peak Resort in Cortland, the competition challenged students to assess a dairy farm and develop a presentation of their recommendations within 24 hours. The following day, teams presented their findings to a panel of judges who evaluated their recommendations and presentation quality.

How far does a paycheck go when rent, groceries, transportation and unexpected expenses all compete for a share? SUNY Morrisville students will get a chance to find out during a Financial Reality Fair on Friday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m.-noon, in the Student Activities Center (STUAC). Hosted in partnership with First Source Federal Credit Union, the interactive event gives students a hands-on opportunity to explore financial decisions and responsibilities that come with living on a monthly salary, including the importance of budgeting and setting financial priorities.  

At SUNY Morrisville, Shausé Gregoire found more than support to help him through college. He found a family — people who believe in him, encourage him when life gets difficult and help him see the possibilities beyond the challenges he faces. Through the Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program, the criminal justice student, from Watertown, NY, found a community that has helped him stay focused on his education and consider a future different from the one he once imagined.

SUNY Morrisville is looking to make it easier for students to enjoy the outdoors. Thanks to a grant through SUNY’s Outdoors for All initiative, SUNY Morrisville is one of 14 campuses receiving funding to improve outdoor spaces. The college plans to transform an area near the administrative quad into a welcoming outdoor space where students can study, relax and connect with one another.

For students navigating the challenges of college, staying on track can sometimes come down to having the right support at the right time. That support is making a difference for students at SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, SUNY Delhi and SUNY Oneonta, who came together at SUNY Morrisville to share their experiences with SUNY’s Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) student success programs.

Today, more than 400 second-graders from six area school districts visited SUNY Morrisville for a hands-on agricultural learning experience, with Morrisville and FFA students leading the way. Morrisville students and FFA members ran nearly 20 interactive stations during this year’s Ag Day, giving their young visitors opportunities to explore agriculture, ask questions and discover just how many different paths the field offers.