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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Celebrates Opening of SUNY Reconnect Office

SUFFERN, N.Y. (December 15, 2025) — º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ) recently celebrated the opening of its new SUNY Reconnect Office, marking an important step in expanding support for adult learners in higher education. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together campus leadership, students and community partners to highlight º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s commitment to increasing access, opportunity and pathways to degree completion.

Located in the lobby of the Technology Center, the SUNY Reconnect Office will serve as a central hub for adults seeking start or continuing their college journey. The office provides personalized guidance on admissions, academic programs, financial aid and program support, removing barriers and creating a clear path for returning students to achieve their educational and career goals.

From left: Bill Hohlfeld, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ SUNY Reconnect lead ambassador; Steven Marks, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ SUNY Reconnect coordinator; Dr. William Mullaney, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ president; Dr. Tinny Cheung, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs; and Matthew Johnson, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ SUNY Reconnect ambassador.

Launched this year, SUNY Reconnect offers free tuition to New York residents between the ages of 25 and 55 who have not previously completed a college degree and who enroll in a full or part-time associates degree program in a high-demand field. Currently, eligible º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ programs include:

“At º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, we remain committed to supporting every learner at every stage of life,â€� said Dr. Bill Mullaney, president of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ. “The SUNY Reconnect Office gives adult learners direct access to the resources, guidance and support they need to acquire the skills that lead to family-sustaining wages in high-demand careers.â€�

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. said, “Governor Hochul’s SUNY Reconnect program serves as an important driver of upward mobility for adult learners throughout New York state.

Congratulations to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ on the grand opening of their new SUNY Reconnect Office, which will help further empower students seeking to advance their academic and professional careers through a high-quality SUNY education.â€�

For more information about SUNY Reconnect at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, please visit sunyrockland.edu/freecc, email [email protected] or call (845) 574-4240. Interested adult learners can visit the SUNY Reconnect Office in the lobby of the Technology Center at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to speak with a SUNY Reconnect ambassador on Monday through Thursday, from 1 to 8 p.m.