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The Continuing Education Association of New York named SUNY Jamestown Community College student Jerica Barnard the Region West recipient of the Charles A. Burns Outstanding Adult Student Award. Barnard was recognized during CEANY’s annual statewide conference held in November in Syracuse. 

Each year, CEANY selects one winner from each of its three geographical regions to honor exceptional adult learners who demonstrate perseverance, academic excellence, and personal achievement. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship. 

SUNY Jamestown Community College celebrated the achievements of its Honors students during the fall semester Student Showcase on Friday, Dec. 5.  

Formerly known as Scholars Day, the JCC Student Showcase provides a platform for students to share their stories, academic accomplishments, and applied learning experiences with the campus community. 

SUNY Jamestown Community College is partnering with BetterMynd, an online therapy provider that partners exclusively with colleges and universities across the United States to offer students access to free, high-quality counseling services. 

Crystal Rose-Williams, interim vice president of Student Experience, and Dr. Jessica Kubiak, vice president of Academic Affairs, announced that 30 students were awarded degrees or certificates from the SUNY Jamestown Community College Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses in Summer 2025. Four students earned highest honors (4.0 GPA), thirteen earned high honors (3.50-3.99 GPA), and one earned honors (3.25-3.49 GPA). 

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — SUNY Jamestown Community College welcomed rising 10th grade students from Jamestown High School for a three-week Summer Bridge Program designed to prepare students for academic success in high school and beyond. 

DUNKIRK, N.Y. — Seven students graduated from SUNY Jamestown Community College’s 12-week Industrial Maintenance Technician program at the Dunkirk North County Center on Aug. 29. 

The seven represent the 10th graduating class of the IMT program, which is run by JCC’s Workforce Development team.  

Crystal Rose-Williams, interim vice president of Student Experience, and Jessica Kubiak, vice president of Academic Affairs, announced the SUNY Jamestown Community College graduates who were awarded degrees or certificates from the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses in May 2025. 

A total of 350 students earned degrees and certificates. Highest honors represents a 4.0 grade point average, high honors a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA, and honors a 3.25 to 3.49 GPA. 

Accra, Ghana: Lydia Adu-Kwakye (A.A.S.: Nursing - Highest Honors) 

Area high school students were named to SUNY Jamestown Community College’s part-time student dean’s list during the 2024-25 academic year. To be eligible, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.50 or better while enrolled in six to 11 degree credits. 

Area high school students were named to SUNY Jamestown Community College’s full-time student dean’s list during the 2024-25 academic year. To be eligible, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.50 or better while enrolled in at least 12 degree credits. 

Fall 2024  

Allegany-Limestone Central School: Julia DeRose, Addison Fisher, Addison Gabler, Madison Honeck, Stephanie Kopec, Tatymn Lindell, Ipshita Patra, Alexis Wojewoda-Ko 

Belfast Central School: Jenna Hill, Danika Scott 

The following SUNY Jamestown Community College students earned part-time dean’s list honors for academic excellence during the spring 2025 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA while enrolled in six to 11 degree hours. 

Allegany: Brittany Babb, Emily Bigler, Payton Fortuna, Sidney Gleason, Kristine Olver, Hermione Riggs, Alix Snyder 

Angelica: Rebecca Fisk 

Ashville: Megan Blakeslee 

Bemus Point: Elijah Nuccio, George Royle, Stephanie Shagla, Susanne Stone