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If selflessness and giving turn coaches into champions, Jonathon Stockton is in a league of his own.
The 37-year-old SUNY Morrisville student and youth coach found his calling — a cause larger than life — helping others.
“I live to enrich the lives of others because that nourishes my life,” Stockton said with a radiant smile.
It’s an impassioned career emboldened in his own experiences he openly shares about…
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Six SUNY Morrisville students were part of this year’s National Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference, one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and supporters in North America.
The conference, held this year in Baltimore, Maryland, spotlights the latest advancements in wildlife management and research while providing opportunities for networking and career advancement. Engaging speakers and immersive workshops were part of the…
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On any given day, SUNY Morrisville professor Brendan Kelly and his environmental students can be seen trekking to the college’s forests or in other areas of the community to conduct field work.
Donned in hard hats, sturdy boots and neon attire, they brave most any elements for the hands-on experience his labs are known for. Esteemed by his students for his approach to teaching, his efforts go far beyond the classroom and labs.
It’s among the…
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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,…
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Having a support system, a mentor, career development, extra money for books and gas to travel home on the weekends — it’s all making a difference for SUNY Morrisville ASAP|ACE students like Malcom Hernandez, Juliana Kucera, Abigail Gracey and Julian Wilcox, so they can focus more on their academic careers.
They were among SUNY Morrisville ASAP|ACE scholars who joined fellow scholars, students, faculty, staff and campus leaders recently, to…
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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.
The idea quickly caught the attention of Elisa Livengood,…
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When sisters Haley and Hannah Gill first arrived on the SUNY Morrisville campus, they were among many students to join the college’s Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) programs.
“There were a lot of activities that helped us adjust to college life,” said Hannah, an equine science student in the ACE program. “They keep us on track with our grades and make sure our classes are…
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Horses, dairy cows and cockroach composting. What do they have in common with this year’s Great New York State Fair? SUNY Morrisville!
The college can be spotted throughout this year’s fair, which runs Wednesday, Aug. 21-Monday, Sept. 2.
Visit us in multiple locations, including the dairy barn, where our students are assisting with dairy judging, as well as the horticulture building, to see what we are doing with Blatticomposting, a technique…
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The Great New York State Fair wrapped up this week, providing countless experiences for not only visitors and participants, but volunteers, too!
For SUNY Morrisville students, faculty and staff who volunteer every year, the fair is an experience beyond 13 days of iconic culinary options, thrilling amusement rides and captivating entertainment.
“I volunteer to get as much practice as I can,” said Emma Weisbrodt, a dairy science…
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SUNY Morrisville graduates Laura Bedell, of New Hartford, and Vidya Jawahir, of Oxford, 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 celebrates students who have successfully integrated academic excellence with leadership, campus involvement, athletics, community service, the arts, or career achievement.
Bedell, who…
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