AllAcademicsAlumni StoriesCampus LifeCollege UpdatesStudent SuccessEvents Calendar Free College for Adults through SUNY Reconnect Program Adults can now earn a college degree in high-demand fields for free at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Featured Stories Grad Profile: Alana Palumbo Not every student follows the same path to a diploma. Alana Palumbo is one of those that needed to makes some turns along the way. Grad Profile: Shawn Kelley Shawn Kelley doesn’t want to hear any excuses of why someone can’t come back to school. He started TC3 at 57 years old. Ke'lab #8 Unveiled A launch party was held May 7 celebrating the completion of Ke’lab #8, TC3's student-produced literary and visual arts journal. Class of 2025 Grads of Note Honored One of the most popular end-of-the-academic-year festivities, the annual Graduate of Note luncheon honored 31 members of the Class of 2025. Latest Videos Concurrent Enrollment 101 More Stories Alumni Profile: Mame Ndiaye, Class of 2015 The Power of TC3. When Mame Ndiaye is asked about the first stop on her higher education path, she talks about the Power of TC3. Golden-Appleton and Gu Honored with SUNY Chancellor Award Two recognized with the 2025 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence by SUNY. Leadership Awards Honor Students and Clubs The Student Leadership Awards pay tribute to exceptional students, student clubs, and campus organizations for their contributions to the College. Fred Farah Named Employee of the Month April 2025 winner has taught at the College for more than 40 years. Faculty Profile: Janita Moricette TC3 is home for Janita Moricette. She first felt the connection as a student, and it has only deepened since she joined the faculty. Faculty Profile: Alessa Chernyakov The passion Alessa Chernyakov feels for teaching her students is obvious - even if it took a while for her to realize it herself. More stories