Learning, networking, and meeting new people are pivotal components for a successful business. Recently CW’s Enactus Club hosted an entrepreneur’s expo to inspire our entrepreneur students to showcase their products and services to the CW community. With the slogan, “Real Classes for Real People”, CW student Katherine Jimenez, who runs her own dancing academy, was
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Annual Scholars Award Ceremony & Reception
Incoming freshmen who have been awarded scholarships for the September Class of 2019 were recognized at The College of Westchester (CW) Annual Scholars Award Ceremony & Reception. Students and their families heard from President, Mary Beth Del Balzo, Director of the Honors Program, Loretta Sinopoli, 2010 Alumni Katherine Alleyne Harris and a panel comprised of
CW Honors Ceremony
Proud moments for friends and family as their loved ones are inducted at CW’s recent Honors Ceremony; 25 students into Sigma Beta Delta, 20 in Phi Theta Kappa and 10 in the CW Baccalaureate Honors program. Director of the Honors Program, Professor Sinopoli said it best, “Your knowledge, your energy, and your tireless commitment to
Dr. Quiester Craig Fellowship Award
The College of Westchester congratulates Garwayne McGregor on receiving the Dr. Quiester Craig Fellowship Award from Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society. Garwayne is a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Garwayne says, “I am so honored to have been choosen to receive this fellowship award. It has motivated me now more than ever
It’s the Start of Fall at CW!
The College of Westchester welcomed our Day College Fall semester students. During orientation, students were greeted by our Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Warren Rosenberg. Students also had the opportunity to meet with their professors, get their student ID’s, and ‘Commit 2 Complete’ their degree. Following orientation, admissions hosted a BBQ that
Operation Backpack: Empowering Youngsters Throughout Westchester
Do you remember your first day of school? You were filled with excitement and apprehension for the year ahead. You were also nervous to meet your classmates and teacher. Your new backpack was stuffed with supplies, and your coolest clothes were laid out. Unfortunately, for many of the kids in Westchester County, the first day
NY Liberty Legend, Swin Cash Delivers Inspirational Talk to CW Students
Swin says, “Sometimes we’re too scared to step outside of the box, or that comfort zone trying to gain the knowledge or the relationships that we need. So my advice to you is always get comfortable being uncomfortable. If your personality is very reserved and you don’t like speaking in front of people or you
The Good Flavor of Victory
College graduation is a bittersweet moment in the life of a young adult. The excitement of embarking on a new adventure as a working professional is tempered by the sadness of parting ways with friends and, faculty, and staff who won’t soon be forgotten. But for Naika Saint Preux, her college degree has only one
Students Accepted into Prestigious i3 Program
CW Students Amy Castillo, Naika Saint Preux, and Desiree Scretching were selected to participate in the i3 Scholar Undergraduate Research Program at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences. The undergraduate program, supported in part by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, focuses on research and leadership development for underrepresented populations across the country and
The MOMentum that took 42 years to generate
Being a mom is supposed to be all sunshine, rainbows, and gifts, but it certainly wasn’t the case for Marie Russo over four decades ago, “I was forced to leave high school due to my pregnancy. I was given up on, thrown away, told I had ruined my life and would never amount to anything.”