Blog

Dedication. Compassion. Innovation. Human Services at Herkimer College February 15, 2023

As the need for mental health and recovery services increases, Herkimer College is responding to this workforce demand with its innovative Human Services program.

Tags: Alumni, Connections

November 1 is National Author's Day October 28, 2022

November 1 is National Author’s Day, a celebration of the masters of the written word and weavers of new worlds.

Tags: Alumni, Faculty

Alumnus Mike Brown Crafts Career Highlights into a Colorful Picture July 27, 2022

Mike Brown ’75, Radio-Television Broadcasting, never imagined that he would be a published author.

Tags: Alumni

Alumni Donate Items for STAR Recovery Room January 5, 2022

Herkimer College’s Students Thriving at Recovery (STAR) program creates a culture of empowerment, support, and opportunity for students in recovery.

Tags: Alumni

Alum Notes Wanted: Send well-wishes to incoming Generals August 3, 2021

Dear Fellow Alumni: As we return from a post-Covid 19 year of separation and anxiety, we are asking for your support.

Tags: Alumni

Undefeated Season: Remembering the 50th anniversary of the men's fastpitch softball team June 22, 2021

Nearly 50 years ago, a new curiousness surrounding collegiate athletics would put Herkimer College on the road to becoming the championship athletic program it is today.

Tags: 2020-2021, Alumni, Athletics

The Modern Monet: Milnalis Diese '17 never let near blindness cloud her vision April 23, 2021

Milnalis Diese ’17 made a name for herself at Herkimer College for being a good student, who was well-liked and excelled in the classroom.

Tags: 2020-2021, Alumni, Connections, Connections 2021

Doing Something You Love: Herkimer alumna finds work family with Disney Magic April 6, 2021

Herkimer College prides itself on being a college that treats its students like family. It was this personal touch that brought Courtney Tasco ’14 to the campus.

Tags: 2020-2021, Alumni, Connections, Connections 2021

Herkimer High School sees first student to graduate with diploma, college degree thanks to P-TECH program April 6, 2021

Photo: Marietta Altieri '20 is joined by her uncle Ed Mamrosch, left, and father Mark Altieri, right, at her graduation from Herkimer High School (Provided photo).

Tags: 2020-2021, Alumni, Connections, Connections 2021

This Giving Season, Consider Supporting our Students November 18, 2020

This holiday season, we’re taking a moment to think about what we’re thankful for.

Tags: Alumni

Herkimer College alumnus continues ‘They Call me Zombie’ comedy horror YA series with third book November 18, 2020

Herkimer College alumnus John Mercer ’84, of Fulton, New York, recently published the third book in his young adult series, They Call me Zombie.

Tags: Alumni, Fall 2020, Makers

Recent grads reflect on completing degrees amid COVID-19 September 11, 2020

Ramazani Juma ’20 Criminal Justice For 20-year-old Ramazani Juma of Utica, NY, the most difficult part about the global pandemic has been staying away from people.

Tags: Alumni, Connections Fall 2020, COVID-19, Students

Joe Kuzia ’13: The road to professional baseball March 23, 2020

It takes more than athletic ability to make it in minor league baseball, but Joe Kuzia ’13 has made his choice, worked hard, and landed a pitching position with the…

Tags: Alumni, Athletics, Connections Spring 2020

Pair of alumni follow passions into art March 23, 2020

Heather McCutcheon earned a degree in art studies at Herkimer College. She also found her soul mate. “I loved the classes with Bruce Schwabach, especially 3-Dimensional Design," she said.

Tags: Alumni, Connections, Connections Spring 2020

Musician, recording artists thanks Herkimer for giving him his start March 23, 2020

For Luciano Reyes ’12, Herkimer College was a much-needed learning opportunity.

Tags: Alumni, Connections, Connections Spring 2020

Wetmore inducted into National Hall of Fame March 23, 2020

Cynthia Wetmore ’80, former head field hockey coach at SUNY Cortland, was inducted into the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January 2020.

Tags: Alumni, Athletics, Connections, Connections Spring 2020

Herkimer College is common ground for Francisco brothers October 3, 2019

“I’m a firm believer in giving every family a chance,” says Curt Francisco ’72. “Herkimer College did that for my family.

Tags: Alumni, Connections, Connections Fall 2019

Alumna meets celebrity while chasing passion for fashion October 1, 2019

Milnalis Diese ’17 (Fashion Buying and Merchandising A. A. S.

Tags: Alumni, Connections, Connections Fall 2019

Boston finds a winner in former Herkimer student-athlete September 27, 2019

Championships just seem to be in Delaney Buckley’s DNA. From a national championship ring at Herkimer College to one in the most successful sports city of the last decade.

Tags: Alumni, Athletics, Connections, Connections Fall 2019