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TC3 Celebrates Class of 2026
TC3's 57th commencement recognized the 508 members of the Class of 2026.
Jasmine LaMontain Named Employee of the Month
Associate Professor and Coordinator of Laboratory Technologies honored for May 2026.
Class of 2026 Profile: The Universe Aligned, and It Changed His Life
Joel Lansdowne found his way to TC3 after completing rehab. Now he's the one helping others, and he loves it.
Class of 2026 Profile: TC3 Brought New Experiences and Created New Memories
I’ve been attending school in French my whole life, so this was the first time I’ve ever learned in English.

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 Christine Shanks working with a smiling student

Faculty Profile: Christine Shanks

“I believe in the mission of community colleges to provide exceptional education and support for a reasonable cost to their students."
 A professor sits outdoors in a forested area, engaging with a group of students seated around him, holding notes and gesturing while leading a discussion.

Faculty Profile: Kelly Wessell

"I always knew I belonged in the classroom," said Wessell. "After I earned my Ph.D., I focused my job search on community colleges because that is where you get to teach!"
 Julianna Mistlebauer and five others standing together

TC3 Alum Wins Statewide Award

Julianna Mistlebauer, Tompkins Cortland Community College Class of 2009, has won the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Contribution from the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT)...
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Student Profile: Kylie Golden-Appleton

When Kylie Golden-Appleton graduated from high school, she wasn’t sure she even wanted to go to college at all. It wasn’t that she was worried about being able to handle the academics; she was a great...
Four smiling people standing in an industrial setting with large pipes and machinery in the background.

Dale Jacobs Named Employee of the Month

Building Maintenance Worker Dale Jacobs is the Tompkins Cortland Community College Employee of the Month for October. Jacobs is described as super helpful, a hard worker, and someone who is always...
Amy Kremenek at a podium with two people holding a poster in the background.

TC3 Celebrates 50 Years in Dryden

The year was 1974. Gas prices were skyrocketing – up 35% from the previous year to a nationwide average of 53 cent a gallon. Richard Nixon became the first American president to resign for office...
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