Monroe Community College

Proud to welcome NYS Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman to the Brighton campus. The Chair of the Committee on Higher Education toured MCC's nationally recognized Optics Program and met with @DrDeAnnaBNanna and members of her Executive Leadership Team. We are grateful for her commitment to advancing higher education and supporting SUNY Reconnect. We look forward to continued collaboration! #SUNY

We’re proud to share @DrDeAnnaBNanna's latest commentary in Community College Daily, the American Association of Community Colleges’ online news service. In “Leading True Systemic Change: Relevance, Momentum and Student Success,” she offers a powerful reflection on what it takes to create meaningful, sustained change in community colleges—always grounded in student success and purpose‑driven leadership.

Exciting progress continues on our Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center! Recently, President Burt-Nanna, the Board of Trustees, and the Executive Leadership Council toured the site to see firsthand how this transformative project is taking shape. We’re looking forward to the opportunities this space will create for our students and community!

Congratulations to MCC Board of Trustees member Gladys Pedraza-Burgos! We’re proud to see her honored by @News_8 as one of this year’s Remarkable Women. Her leadership, dedication, and commitment to our community make this recognition truly deserved. Learn more: rochesterfirst.com/remarkable-wom…

How can employers play a role in strengthening New York’s optics workforce? That’s the focus of a panel discussion at the NY Workforce Connect industry meetup on April 16 at the #FWDCenter. Panelists include @MonroeCC's Dr. Robin Cole Jr. Get tickets: nyworkforceconnect.com/meetup

We were honored to host SUNY Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges Valerie Dent at MCC, joined by Lauren McCabe and Dr. Ronalyn Wilson. They toured our library and our nationally recognized Optics and Nursing programs, and learned how we’re removing barriers to student success. @SUNY

MCC was well represented at #INN26INDY! Proud of Siva Visveswaran, Dr. Robin Cole Jr., Dr. Calvin Gantt, Gretchen Wood, and Julianna Frisch for showcasing our commitment to innovation and student success. #InvestedInYou

Tiberius needs your help! Keep voting for Tiberius the Tribune for @SUNY’s #MascotMadness!! 💪 Voting closes tomorrow at 3pm, and you can vote once every 12 hours! Vote here under Region 2: suny.edu/mascotmadness/…

Get to know Melissa Gue, MCC’s Student Life & Leadership Development secretary! Hear about her favorite moments on campus and the words of wisdom she has for students: monroecc.edu/mccannou.nsf/a… #MCCPride #UnlockingOpportunity #ProudToBeMCC #MCCProud

Soaring to the top in mixed team aerials.🥇🦅 #WinterOlympics

We’re proud to be expanding our child care services to better support student parents starting Fall 2026! Thanks to new state funding and the State University of New York, we’ll offer extended child care hours Monday through Thursday, making it easier for our adult learners to stay on track and reach their goals. 🖤💛

Congratulations to 2023 MCC alum, Zazie Weldgen, who earned a silver medal and had her mural selected for the 68th Annual Exhibition by the Society of Illustrators, one of the most prestigious honors in illustration! Her work will also be featured in the official exhibit book. You can check out her mural in the student lounge on our Brighton Campus! We’re so proud of you, Zazie! 🖤💛 Learn more about Zazie's accomplishment here: sites.monroecc.edu/news/2026/02/1… #MCCProud #MCCAlum

Congratulations to MCC Board of Trustees member Angelica Perez-Delgado on being named to the Rochester Business Journal’s sixth annual Power 100 List for 2026! Angelica has earned a place on the Power 100 List every year since its launch — an incredible achievement that reflects her sustained leadership, influence, and dedication to our community. #GoTribunes #MCCProud

100 Days Until Graduation, Tribunes! 🎓 The countdown is on! If you’re finishing your final classes this semester, don’t forget an important step: Apply to Graduate! To submit your Intent to Graduate Application: - Log into your MyMCC account - Click Student Home - Select Graduation Services - Click the Graduation Application tile After all your hard work, make sure you cross the finish line! Reach out to Career Services or Transfer Services with questions about your next steps!

Congratulations to Dr. Burt-Nanna on being named to the Rochester Business Journal’s sixth annual Power 100 List for 2026! This remarkable honor recognizes the most influential leaders shaping our region’s future — and this marks her fifth consecutive year earning a place on the Power 100 list. Such sustained recognition is a true testament to her visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and lasting impact on our community. #GoTribunes #MCCProud

Monroe Community College is proud to announce that Professor Richard (Rick) Costanza, Associate Professor and Chair of Education and Human Services, has been named a 2026 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty honoree by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). This prestigious award recognizes faculty who go above and beyond to support students—both inside and outside the classroom—and Professor Costanza exemplifies that commitment every day. Professor Costanza will be formally recognized at the AACC Conference in April 2026 during a special reception honoring Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor!

Happy Valentine's Day! 🩷 Send your favorite card to your Valentine today ✨

MCC was well represented at the @CCTrustees National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. President @DrDeAnnaBNanna, Chairman Williams, Trustee Pedraza-Burgos, and Student Trustee Werven met with @SenSchumer, @gillibrandny, and @RepJoeMorelle to advocate for community colleges. #SUNY @SUNY

Recap from yesterday's Student Life Fair! 💛🖤 Students explored clubs, met student leaders and advisors, and found new ways to get involved and make the most of their time at MCC. ✨

Get to know Joe Calhoun Jr., a dedicated Building Services Worker at MCC. Learn more about the meaningful friendships he’s built with co-workers—and his words of wisdom for students. Learn more: monroecc.edu/mccannou.nsf/a… #MCCPride #UnlockingOpportunity #ProudToBeMCC #MCCProud