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).

Andrew Binks

LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES:
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
- Loves to play strategic games
- Volunteers at Leadership Niagara and the Wilson Library
Nia-Marii Bratton

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
& DIGITAL MEDIA
- Member of NSLS, PTK, & Practical Business Club
- Mother and artist
- Interested in traveling, cooking, and making money
Victoria Buckler

Communications
- Likes to paint and write stories
- Volunteers at Meals on Wheels
- Interested in investigative journalism and global warming
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
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
Katoria Torres

LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES: HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
- SUNY Excelsior Scholarship Recipient
- Member of NCCC Dance and Native American Clubs
- Interested in spirituality and witchcraft

”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