Niagara County Community College Explained

Niagara County Community College (SUNY Niagara)
Motto:The Smart Place to Start
Type:Public community college
Parent:State University of New York
President:Lloyd A. Holmes
Undergrad:3,858[1] (2022)
City:Sanborn
State:New York
Country:United States
Campus:Suburban
287acres
Colors:Navy blue and yellow
Nickname:Thunderwolves
Mascot:Tripp the Thunderwolf
Affiliations:National Junior College Athletic Association

Niagara County Community College (NCCC) is a public community college in Sanborn, New York. Founded in 1962, NCCC is sponsored by Niagara County and offers associate degrees as part of the State University of New York system. Dual admissions programs facilitate transfer to four-year colleges upon completion of the two-year degree programs. NCCC operates the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute as a remote campus within the former Rainbow Centre Factory Outlet in downtown Niagara Falls, New York.

History

The college's first campus opened on September 30, 1963 within a former Nabisco factory at 430 Buffalo Avenue in downtown Niagara Falls, New York.[2] [3]

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

The school's library was named in honor of philanthropist 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 first student housing complex featuring suite style units for 308 students.[7]

The school's Niagara Falls Culinary Institute opened on September 28, 2012 within the former Rainbow Centre Factory Outlet in downtown Niagara Falls, New York.[3] [8]

Presidents

Athletics

NCCC 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.[12]

Eric Knuutila has coached wrestling at the college since 1973, producing four national champions including Rashad Evans.[13]

The 1977–78 men's basketball team fell one game shy of a perfect season after losing the 1978 NJCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.[14]

Notable people

Alumni

Faculty

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enrollment 2022-23: How WNY higher ed seeks to recover from Covid hit . Buffalo News . December 11, 2022 . August 23, 2023.
  2. Web site: ALL GROWN UP NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMBARKS ON THE BIG 4-0 . Buffalo News . October 27, 2002 . August 23, 2023.
  3. Web site: History - Celebrating 60 Years in 2022 . Niagara County Community College . October 1, 2021 . September 14, 2023.
  4. Web site: NCCC - 50th Anniversary Highlights . 2013-09-26 . 2013-09-26 . https://archive.today/20130926220033/http://niagaracc.suny.edu/library/archives/nccc50thanniversaryhighlights70s.php . live .
  5. Web site: Michelmore . Bill . NCCC gets $1 million donation for library . Buffalo News . August 25, 2005 . September 11, 2023.
  6. Web site: Miles . Joyce . Hidden Treasure . Lockport Union-Sun & Journal . September 17, 2006 . September 11, 2023.
  7. Web site: Caitlin . Caitlin MurrayE-mail . NCCC: College's new housing complex ready to open its doors . Lockport Union-Sun & Journal . July 9, 2008 . August 23, 2023.
  8. Web site: Rainbow Mall Redevelopment . Empire State Development . August 23, 2017 . August 23, 2023.
  9. Web site: Presidents of the College . Niagara County Community College . November 13, 2019 . August 23, 2023.
  10. Web site: Niagara County Community College names Murabito president . Niagara Frontier Publications . November 20, 2019 . August 23, 2023.
  11. Web site: Creenan . Robert . Lloyd Holmes named new SUNY Niagara president . Niagara Gazette . June 6, 2024 . June 28, 2024.
  12. Web site: Gazette . NATE BEUTELNiagara . Tasker speaks as Thunderwolves mascot is unveiled. . Niagara Gazette . December 2, 2010 . August 23, 2023.
  13. Web site: Class . Induction . ERIC KNUUTILA – Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame . Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame . August 23, 2023.
  14. Web site: NCCC Men's Basketball 40th Reunion . Niagara County Community College . May 1, 2020 . August 23, 2023.
  15. Web site: Gazette . Michele DelucaNiagara . DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Niagara Native Mark Bridges nominated for academy award . Niagara Gazette . February 27, 2012 . August 23, 2023.
  16. Web site: Rashad Evans makes UFC Hall of Fame . Niagara Gazette . May 20, 2019 . August 23, 2023.
  17. Web site: Vogel . Charity . 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 . February 5, 2006 . August 23, 2023.
  18. Web site: Hockenos' recent distinction a well-earned accolade . altoonamirror.com . July 31, 2017 . August 23, 2023.
  19. Web site: Harrington . Mike . JACOB TAKES JOB AS NIAGARA COUNTY CC BASKETBALL COACH AFTER MCCORRY RESIGNS . Buffalo News . September 17, 1993 . August 23, 2023.
  20. Web site: Five inducted into NCCC Athletics Wall of Fame . Niagara County Community College . July 5, 2023 . August 23, 2023.
  21. Web site: Nancy J. King, Maryland State Senator . Maryland State Archives . September 5, 2007 . August 23, 2023.
  22. Web site: Maziarz will deliver GCC commencement address . Orleans Hub . April 30, 2014 . August 23, 2023.
  23. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System . Vote Smart . August 23, 2023.
  24. Web site: Harrington . Mike . RAY HALL IS BACK IN WNY AS ASSISTANT COACH AT NIAGARA CCC . Buffalo News . November 6, 1992 . August 24, 2023.
  25. Web site: Goods . Jack . John Tavares, Rich Kilgour to serve as co-head coaches for Bandits . Buffalo News . September 20, 2018 . August 24, 2023.
  26. Web site: Division Faculty - Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences . Niagara County Community College . August 24, 2021 . August 24, 2023.
  27. Web site: Bradley . Patrick J. . Don Luce leaves a legacy of giving; spotlighted & fought injustice . Niagara Frontier Publications . December 23, 2022 . August 24, 2023.

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