We become what inspires us.
May 2023 Honors Graduates
The Niagara County Community Honors Institute provides an enriching and challenging academic experience through unique coursework that stresses an interactive learning experience where students acquire a creative and comprehensive understanding of concepts in an interdisciplinary and global context. Our students think critically, hone research skills, demonstrate leadership, and develop a commitment to civic responsibility.
The Honors Institute also seeks to enhance the educational and scholarship opportunities for students who seek a four-year degree after attending Niagara County Community College.
The Honors Institute houses the President’s Scholars Program and Honors Program. Students interested in participating in a cohesive honors experience at Niagara County Community College and earning the Honors designation on their diploma, may enroll in the Honors Institute’s all-college Presidential scholars program (requires 18 honors credit including a service learning project) or the traditional honors Program (requires 14 honors credits).
Kaelyn Ashton-Wells
Criminal Justice
- NCCC Foundation Scholarship Recipient
- Likes to dance competitively and journal writing
- Involved in SGA, Tanzen Dance Company, and CAB
Nia-Marii Bratton
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
& DIGITAL MEDIA
- Member of NSLS, PTK, & Practical Business Club
- Mother and artist
- Interested in traveling, cooking, and making money
Evan Bush
DIGITAL MEDIA: VIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTION
- NCCC Distinguished Student Scholarship Recipient and Barnes & Noble Bookstore Award
- Likes to bowl, certified USBC coach
- Volunteers at Therapeutic Riding Center
Maxine Miller
Psychology-Nursing
- SUNY Excelsior Scholarship Recipient
- Career Goal: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Likes to read and crochet
Olivia Papendick
English
- Interested in punk music, literature, and biology
- Massive Star Wars fan
- Volunteers at a local food pantry
Jewel Rebello
COMPUTER SCIENCE
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Interested in learning new languages & music
Sabrina Seecharan
ENGINEERING STUDIES
- Science Club member
- Life Goal: Become a NASA Astronaut
- Interested in space, planes, gaming, violin
Emma Sexton
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
- Favorite show is Grey’s Anatomy
- Interested in psychology and human anatomy
- Life goal to write and publish a book
Griffin Sirdevan
Criminal Justice
- Involved in DeMolay International Youth Leadership Organization
- Interested in Working out, sports, and gaming
- Volunteers at the Shiners’ Circus
Cassidy Wagner
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES: MATH & SCIENCE
- Interested in music, tennis, camping, photography
- Involved in the Niagara County 4-H
- Recently traveled to her 1st National Park: Cuyahoga Valley
Emily Ann Yarington
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES AND NURSING
- Interested in archery and hunting
- Volunteers at Karate Ken’s and BOCES
- Medical Studies
”Being a part of the Honors Institute at NCCC has been one of the greatest highlights of my college career. Through my work in Honors courses, I've made great connections with my professors, improved my academic skills, and have met so many wonderful people. My experience as an Honors Institute member will be something I cherish for a lifetime.
Rachel Shanor '20
Contact
Pamela Lange
Assistant Professor
Phone: 716-614-6877
Email: plange@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: E-227
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