The achievements of students in Onondaga Community College's Opportunity Programs were celebrated during a convocation ceremony held May 8 in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall.
Speakers during the ceremony included Provost and Senior Vice President Anastasia Urtz, and graduating students Carlos Rodriguez-Bornot and Mohamed Abdulkadir.
Below is a list of winter, spring, and summer graduates recognized during the ceremony followed by their areas of study.
Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program Honorees
- Marian Abdikarin, Mathematics & Science
- Wael Aldwas, Surgical Technology
- Mariam Almohamad, Mathematics & Science: Biology
- Cody Cardinal, Computer Information Systems
- Fatou Cisse, General Studies
- Kristine Cloman, Cybersecurity
- Christine Dick, Interior Design
- Melissa Duran, Surgical Technology
- Alexander Espitia-Casallas, Laboratory Science
- Silmari Figueroa, Nursing
- Zainab Hadi, Health Sciences
- Christopher Ianno, Engineering Science
- Destiny Jackson-Parker, Mathematics & Science: Biology
- Pedro Jaramillo-Ruiz, Engineering Science
- Amira Jenkins, Health Sciences
- Frannisha Jenkins, Human Services
- Leslie McMillan, Criminal Justice
- Jeanine Odo, Early Childhood
- Saray Quevedo, Criminal Justice
- Shenora Ramseur, Human Services
- Carlos Rodriguez-Bornot, Mathematics & Science: Biology
- Janiah Royal, Mathematics & Science
- Daniel Scott-Blakely, Engineering Science
- Amelia Shackelton, Health Sciences
- Dion Twishime, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Hailey Wilson, Interior Design
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Honorees
- Alexander Espitia-Casallas, Laboratory Science
- Carlos Rodriguez-Bornot Mathematics & Science: Biology
Educational Opportunity Program Honorees
- Preston Alonzo, Criminal Justice
- Emani Eudell, Broadcast Media Communications
- Amya Graves, Art: Drawing and Painting
- Gavan Liston, Fire Protection Technology
- Maizie Millwood, Nursing
- Hamadi Musa, Human Services
- Monisha Rai, Health Studies
- Jamaal Reid, Communication Studies
- Chaiya Renfroe, Communication Studies
- Bumeh Romay, Heathcare Administration
- Charvel Scott, Healthcare Administration
- Yussuf Siyow, Human Services
TRIO Student Support Services Honorees
- Mohamed Abdulkadir, Broadcast Media Communications
- Malyun Adan, Early Childhood
- Aya Alradi, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health Studies
- Mohamed Alshemmary, Business Administration
- Omar Balwi, Business Administration
- Shanell Berry, Business Administration
- Deja-Monet Coleman, Human Services
- Isatou Diallo, Criminal Justice
- Emani Eudell, Broadcast Media Communications
- Lucas Ford, Nursing
- Jaden Gyamfi, Media Communication Design
- Zainab Hadi, Health Sciences
- Paul Harris, General Studies
- Ater Lay, Electrical Technology
- Gavan Liston, Fire Protection Technology
- Nimo Maow, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Sister Mary, Business Administration
- Leslie McMillan, Criminal Justice
- Donna Miller, General Studies
- Fatuma Mohamed, Human Services
- Hamadi Musa, Human Services
- Jeanine Odo, Early Childhood
- Vumilia Odo, Health Information Technology/Medical Records
- Kimberly Ortiz-Camacho, Broadcast Media Communications
- Catherine Parvel, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Say Paw, Business Administration
- Saray Quevedo, Criminal Justice
- Shenora Ramseur, Human Services
- Azaria Raveneau, General Studies
- Chaiya Renfroe, Communication Studies
- Darrell Rice, General Studies
- Charel Scott, Healthcare Administration
- Sarah Sukane, General Studies
- Connor Taylor, Criminal Justice
- Derek Tetreault, Business Administration
Congratulations to all of the graduates! OCC's Opportunity Programs are headquartered in their new home on the 2nd floor of Coulter Hall.
