PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Science and art are no longer mutually exclusive studies. This summer, Westchester teenagers can learn how to combine them in a program developed by Westchester Community College's Center for the Digital Arts in Peekskill. Students ages 7-17 can enroll in “STEAM” courses that merge science, technology, engineering, mathematics and arts. The two-week classes run from ...

Westchester Community College professor Richard Van Inwegen says students have a very direct way to get to the front of the line for a bright future in various technology fields. First, they have to have math and science skills (although they don’t have to be math whizzes or science geniuses). And second, they need to pick a specialty in a growing field. Working in partnership with Con ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Robin Graff of Westchester Community College enthusiastically embraced the mission of the New York State Transfer and Articulation Association when she joined the organization three years ago. In turn, the Association recently honored Graff for her service by awarding her the New Professional Award, which recognizes the enthusiasm and involvement of members ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Robyn Austin faced significant challenges to earn her degree from Westchester Community College. The college’s Single Stop resource center, which assists students with tax preparation, financial counseling, health programs and other services, provided a huge benefit for the Mount Vernon woman. Austin won $1,000 from the national Single Stop organization for ...

Lizbeth Falsetti, who majors in Liberal Arts and Science/Social Sciences, is a recipient of Westchester Community College's Kathryn W. Davis Global Community Scholarship.  Falsetti works with other students on education, international understanding, and service programs.  The Davis Program promotes the interchange of ideas and enlightens participants about global and local issues, ...

Isaac Tejeira, a member of the engineering program, is a recipient of Westchester Community College's Kathryn W. Davis Global Community Scholarship.  Tejeira works with other students on education, international understanding, and service programs.  The Davis Program promotes the interchange of ideas and enlightens participants about global and local issues, engaging students in ...

Ryan Haslauer, who majors in business administration, is a recipient of Westchester Community College's Kathryn W. Davis Global Community Scholarship.  Haslauer works with other students on education, international understanding, and service programs.  The Davis Program promotes the interchange of ideas and enlightens participants about global and local issues, engaging students in ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Professor George Keteku knows what the community in Westchester Community College is all about. Since joining the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences in 2006, not a day has gone by that Keteku hasn’t been in awe of the diverse student body in his classrooms. “In a typical class, I have students from many countries, different racial and ethnic backgrounds, ...