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Class of 2024 Wendy Nguabenemutu-Samani

Starting college can be a challenging time for any student. If you’re learning a new language, and a new climate, it can be especially difficult. That’s part of what makes Wendy Nguabenemutu-Samani so special.

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Class of 2024 Spencer Horey

I Ended Up Loving It More Than I Ever Imagined

Plenty of high school graduates are unsure about their future. After graduating from New Roots Charter School in 2021, you could count Spencer Horey among them.

“I wasn't totally sure college was going to be for me. I decided to take a gap semester and then test the waters with TC3 since it's close to home.”

Class of 2024 Sebastian Bucknor

From Ghana to Graphic Design Greatness at Tompkins Cortland

Sebastian Bucknor’s journey from Ghana to Tompkins Cortland Community College is one of our first inspiring Commencement stories this year. Growing up in Ghana with an American-raised father, Sebastian spent the first ten years of his life immersed in an environment that fostered his love for art.

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Student Haichuan Gu Wins Statewide Math Contest

TC3 Math League Team Among Best in New York State

Tompkins Cortland Community College student Haichuan Gu has won the annual statewide Math League competition of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC). Gu was also part of the TC3 team that finished second in the state.