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Two SUNY Morrisville students are among this year’s recipients of Farm Credit East Scholarships, recognizing students pursuing careers in agriculture. SUNY Morrisville recipients are Megan Klossner, of Turin, an agricultural science bachelor’s degree student specializing in dairy management and Hailey Lincoln Williamson, of Chase Mills, who is majoring in agricultural science and agricultural business.   Farm Credit East’s scholarship program supports students with diverse career aspirations in agriculture and is one of the Northeast’s largest agricultural lenders.

SUNY Morrisville graduate Thomas Knapp is helping build the technology behind one of the world’s most innovative aerospace companies. As a manufacturing engineer and tool-and-die machinist at SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, Knapp produces precision components used in rockets, spacecraft and the company’s Starlink satellite network. While much of his work is confidential, Knapp is proud to contribute to innovations in space exploration and global connectivity.

From AI-powered repair documentation to EV safety training and classic cars, this year’s Automotive Training Fair at SUNY Morrisville is geared toward the future of the industry. The 36th annual Automotive Training Fair returns to SUNY Morrisville June 15–18, bringing four days of hands-on learning, emerging technology and industry updates for automotive educators and students.

When Jordan Scantlebury and Kedrin Connor crossed the commencement stage at SUNY Morrisville, it was one more milestone reached the same way they had reached so many others — together. Best friends since middle school, the two have navigated college side by side as classmates, roommates, workout partners and aspiring nurses, building a friendship that has become central to their journey.

Students in SUNY Morrisville’s auto body technology program unveiled the revamp of the college’s iconic Mustang drag car, bringing new life to a longtime symbol of the automotive program’s hands-on learning tradition. The project was completed by students in Refinishing & Structure Management and Auto Body Structural Repair, under the guidance of Matt Polak, assistant professor of automotive technology. The restoration and refinishing effort included extensive body preparation, cosmetic upgrades and a fresh new paint job.

SUNY Morrisville President David Rogers will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding more than a decade of leadership marked by academic growth, expanded programs and campus transformation. Rogers, who became the college’s eighth president in 2015, oversaw the expansion of academic offerings, including new bachelor’s degrees and the college’s first master’s degree programs in food & agribusiness, and project management. 

SUNY Morrisville graduates Harper Callard, of New Hartford, and Ethan Unthank, of Manhattan, have been recognized with the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor bestowed by the State University of New York (SUNY). The award honors students who demonstrate a strong combination of academic excellence integrated with leadership, campus involvement, athletics, community service, the arts, or career achievement.

Ben Scholl keeps a bag in his car packed with three different types of boots, extra sweatshirts and rain gear.   At any moment, the SUNY Morrisville environmental student might find himself in a canoe, trekking through wetlands or digging into the soil to better understand the world beneath his feet. His gear stays close at hand for a reason: in environmental science, learning extends beyond the classroom.   That hands-on approach is already shaping his future in environmental science.  

Inside a SUNY Morrisville welding lab, the hum of machinery blends with the soft hiss of TIG torches. Bright arcs of light flash behind protective shields as students learn a skill that will last a lifetime. During National Welding Month, the college is shining a light on welding as more than just a course requirement. It’s a hands-on experience that equips students with practical, versatile skills they can carry into a wide range of careers. For first-year automotive technology student Alan Silinski, the experience has already made an impression.

Before they even stepped into the national spotlight, SUNY Morrisville’s Dairy Judging Team had already set an ambitious goal: make it to Scotland to compete at one of the world’s premier agricultural shows. Following a standout season competing against the best collegiate teams in the country, their goal is now firmly in sight.