NEWS: SUNY Orange: Empowering Newburgh Through Education and Community Support

September 6, 2024

SUNY Orange has long been a cornerstone of education and community engagement in Newburgh, dating to its placement of an educational extension center in the former Broadway School in 1990. Since then, College has been offering various programs and services that empower individuals and foster community growth. As a vital part of the city’s educational landscape, SUNY Orange goes beyond traditional classroom instruction, providing invaluable educational and workforce training resources and opportunities that uplift its students and the community.

Strengthening Newburgh Through Education

SUNY Orange’s commitment to the Newburgh community is evident in the variety of programs it offers, designed to meet the needs of a diverse population. In a time when sustainable agriculture and nutrition are more critical than ever, SUNY Orange is preparing students to take on these challenges. For example, newly developed horticulture courses, a collaborative effort of the College’s academic affairs leadership and Biology Department, in particular Professor Monty Vacura, are particularly noteworthy. These courses provide students with the unique opportunity to learn more about horticulture and offer the potential of a unique internship opportunity. The College has also developed a cannabis cultivation micro credential to provide interested students with the necessary skills to enter the cannabis cultivation workforce.

Supporting the SUNY Orange Community

The college operates a food pantry available to students and employees, providing essential resources for those facing food insecurity. This initiative is a testament to SUNY Orange’s holistic approach to education, which recognizes that academic success is closely tied to overall well-being.