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SUNY Niagara

Coordinates:43°08′45″N78°52′43″W / 43.145963°N 78.878660°W /43.145963; -78.878660
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Public college in Sanborn, New York, US
SUNY Niagara
Former names
Niagara County Community College (1962–2024)
MottoThe Smart Place to Start
TypePubliccommunity college
EstablishedNovember 8, 1962; 62 years ago (November 8, 1962)
Parent institution
State University of New York
PresidentLloyd A. Holmes
Undergraduates3,300[1] (2024)
Location,,
United States

43°08′45″N78°52′43″W / 43.145963°N 78.878660°W /43.145963; -78.878660
CampusSuburban
287 acres (1.16 km2)
ColorsNavy blue andyellow
  
NicknameThunderwolves
AffiliationsNational Junior College Athletic Association
MascotTripp the Thunderwolf
Websitesunyniagara.edu

SUNY Niagara (formerlyNiagara County Community College, orNCCC) is apubliccommunity college inSanborn, New York. Founded in 1962, SUNY Niagara is sponsored byNiagara County and offersassociate degrees as part of theState University of New York system. Dual admissions programs facilitate transfer to four-year colleges upon completion of the two-year degree programs.

SUNY Niagara operates theNiagara Falls Culinary Institute as a remote campus within the formerRainbow Centre Factory Outlet in downtownNiagara Falls, New York.

History

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Niagara County Community College's first campus opened on September 30, 1963 within a formerNabisco factory at 430 Buffalo Avenue in downtownNiagara Falls, New York.[2][3]

The current campus opened on February 5, 1973 at the corner ofNew York State Route 31 andNew York State Route 429 in the suburban community ofSanborn, New York. It was built on 287 acres (1.16 km2) of semi-wooded land, with eight interconnected buildings:[4]

  • Ernest Notar Administration (Building A)
  • Business (Building B)
  • Science (Building C)
  • Henrietta G. Lewis Library (Building D)
  • Humanities & Social Sciences (Building E)
  • Arts & Media (Building F)
  • Student Center (Building G)
  • Athletics (Building H)

The school's library was named in honor ofphilanthropist Henrietta Grigg-Lewis on November 15, 2005 after her foundation donated $1 million for modernizing the facility.[3][5][6]

On August 29, 2008, the college opened its firststudent housing complex featuring suite style units for 308 students.[7]

The school's Niagara FallsCulinary Institute opened on September 28, 2012 within the formerRainbow Centre Factory Outlet in downtownNiagara Falls, New York.[3][8]

In February 2024, the school changed its name from Niagara County Community College to SUNY Niagara.[9]

Presidents

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  • Ernest Notar, 1963–1975[10]
  • Jack C. Watson, 1975–1979[10]
  • Donald J. Donato, 1979–1989[10]
  • Gerald L. Miller, 1989–1999[10]
  • Antonette Cleveland, 1999–2002[10]
  • James P. Klyczek, 2002–2017[10]
  • William J. Murabito, 2017–2024[11]
  • Lloyd A. Holmes, 2024–present[12]

Athletics

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SUNY Niagara athletic teams were first known as the Frontiersmen from 1962–1984, and then the Trailblazers from 1984–2010. They became the Thunderwolves in 2010, along with the introduction of mascot Tripp the Thunderwolf.[13]

Eric Knuutila has coachedwrestling at the college since 1973, producing four national champions includingRashad Evans.[14]

The 1977–78men's basketball team fell one game shy of aperfect season after losing the 1978NJCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.[15]

Notable people

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Rashad Evans, class of 2000

Alumni

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Faculty

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Gallery

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  • Campus
    Campus
  • Entrance sign
    Entrance sign
  • Henrietta G. Lewis Library
    Henrietta G. Lewis Library
  • Ernest Nolar Administration Building
    Ernest Nolar Administration Building

References

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  1. ^"SUNY Niagara's fall enrollment exceeds expectations".Niagara Gazette. October 23, 2024. RetrievedMarch 3, 2025.
  2. ^"ALL GROWN UP NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMBARKS ON THE BIG 4-0".Buffalo News. October 27, 2002. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  3. ^abc"History - Celebrating 60 Years in 2022".Niagara County Community College. October 1, 2021. RetrievedSeptember 14, 2023.
  4. ^"NCCC - 50th Anniversary Highlights".Archived from the original on 2013-09-26. Retrieved2013-09-26.
  5. ^Michelmore, Bill (August 25, 2005)."NCCC gets $1 million donation for library".Buffalo News. RetrievedSeptember 11, 2023.
  6. ^Miles, Joyce (September 17, 2006)."Hidden Treasure".Lockport Union-Sun & Journal. RetrievedSeptember 11, 2023.
  7. ^Caitlin, Caitlin MurrayE-mail (July 9, 2008)."NCCC: College's new housing complex ready to open its doors".Lockport Union-Sun & Journal. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  8. ^"Rainbow Mall Redevelopment".Empire State Development. August 23, 2017. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  9. ^"Niagara County Community College rebrands to SUNY Niagara".WKBW 7 News Buffalo. February 21, 2024. RetrievedMarch 3, 2025.
  10. ^abcdef"Presidents of the College".Niagara County Community College. November 13, 2019. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  11. ^"Niagara County Community College names Murabito president".Niagara Frontier Publications. November 20, 2019. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  12. ^Creenan, Robert (June 6, 2024)."Lloyd Holmes named new SUNY Niagara president".Niagara Gazette. RetrievedJune 28, 2024.
  13. ^Gazette, NATE BEUTELNiagara (December 2, 2010)."Tasker speaks as Thunderwolves mascot is unveiled".Niagara Gazette. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  14. ^Class, Induction."ERIC KNUUTILA – Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame".Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  15. ^"NCCC Men's Basketball 40th Reunion".Niagara County Community College. May 1, 2020. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  16. ^Gazette, Michele DelucaNiagara (February 27, 2012)."DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Niagara Native Mark Bridges nominated for academy award".Niagara Gazette. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  17. ^"NCCC's Donel Cathcart Nets 1,000 Career Points".All Sports WNY. March 1, 2018. RetrievedMarch 2, 2025.
  18. ^"Rashad Evans makes UFC Hall of Fame".Niagara Gazette. May 20, 2019. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  19. ^Vogel, Charity (February 5, 2006)."Native son Writer Eric Gansworth feels the weight that comes from being the main living literary voice for a nation and a people -- the Tuscaroras".Buffalo News. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  20. ^"Hockenos' recent distinction a well-earned accolade".altoonamirror.com. July 31, 2017. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  21. ^Harrington, Mike (September 17, 1993)."JACOB TAKES JOB AS NIAGARA COUNTY CC BASKETBALL COACH AFTER MCCORRY RESIGNS".Buffalo News. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  22. ^"Five inducted into NCCC Athletics Wall of Fame".Niagara County Community College. July 5, 2023. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  23. ^"Nancy J. King, Maryland State Senator".Maryland State Archives. September 5, 2007. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  24. ^"Maziarz will deliver GCC commencement address".Orleans Hub. April 30, 2014. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  25. ^"The Voter's Self Defense System".Vote Smart. RetrievedAugust 23, 2023.
  26. ^Harrington, Mike (November 6, 1992)."RAY HALL IS BACK IN WNY AS ASSISTANT COACH AT NIAGARA CCC".Buffalo News. RetrievedAugust 24, 2023.
  27. ^Goods, Jack (September 20, 2018)."John Tavares, Rich Kilgour to serve as co-head coaches for Bandits".Buffalo News. RetrievedAugust 24, 2023.
  28. ^"Division Faculty - Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences".Niagara County Community College. August 24, 2021. RetrievedAugust 24, 2023.
  29. ^Bradley, Patrick J. (December 23, 2022)."Don Luce leaves a legacy of giving; spotlighted & fought injustice".Niagara Frontier Publications. RetrievedAugust 24, 2023.

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