b'DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED STUDENT SCHOLARSAWARD RECIPIENTS From left to right, Grace Trombley, Makenna At the NCCC Foundation Scholarship Soire, theElsenheimer, Kaylee Bugman, Jackson Hopkins, 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recognized twoGwendolyn Johnson and Jenna Dobrasz were exceptional SUNY Niagara graduates: Mark Cye 93,announced the Distinguished Student Scholarship president of BryLin Hospital (right), and Michaelrecipients for 2023-2025.The Distinguished Student Filicetti 10, Sheriff of Niagara County (left). BothScholarship is SUNY Niagaras most prestigious award recipients embody the colleges core values offor incoming freshmen. It offers Niagara County high leadership, service, and community impact. school graduates two years of tuition-free education.WILLIAM J. MURABITO, PH.DFOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP SOIREATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP FUND The NCCC Foundations newly rebranded Scholarship After 58 years of dedicated service within theSoire took place in October, at the Niagara Falls SUNY systemincluding leading SUNY NiagaraCulinary Institute, bringing together alumni, since 2017Dr. William Murabito has retired,community leaders, and supporters for an elegant yet he wanted to leave a lasting mark on theevening dedicated to advancing student success. institution. As part of his legacy, he establishedAll proceeds from this annual event benefit SUNY a scholarship fund in his name to support SUNYNiagaras student scholarship fund, helping to Niagara athletes in their educational pursuits. provide essential financial assistance for students in pursuit of their educational goals. Support from donors and sponsors makes this event a success.24 SUNY NIAGARA'