Nassau Community College (NCC) is a two-year college located in East Garden City, New York, USA. The school is in Nassau County on Long Island. NCC maintains a nationwide reputation for ease of transferability to four-year institutions.
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History
Nassau Community College was created as part of the State University of New York (SUNY) in 1959. When the college opened, on February 1, 1960, it had 632 students, and classes were held in an old courthouse. When Mitchel Air Force Base closed, the college obtained substantial property, including buildings to develop its new campus, on what is now known as Mitchel Field. (The government still retains some housing and other facilities in the vicinity of the Nassau campus.)
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Academics
Nassau Community College annually awards the largest number of Associate degrees in the State of New York and the third largest number of Associate degrees for two-year public colleges in the United States. The strongest programs at Nassau Community College are mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, civil engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, and nursing.
NCC offers the A.A. degree in Liberal Arts focused on humanities and social sciences, specialized A.A. and A.S. transfer degrees, and A.A.S. degrees and certificate programs designed to serve immediate employment goals of students. Intern/work-study opportunities with local, national and international businesses and organizations are available for students in both career and liberal arts programs.
Nassau Community College Cultural Program
This organization within the Nassau Community College arranges theater productions on campus in the NCC College Center Building and also presents "Classics for Kids" which is for both parents and children.
Athletics
Nassau Community College's softball team appeared in one Women's College World Series in 1974.
Notable alumni
- Bruce Arena, soccer coach
- Joel Rifkin, American Serial killer
- Arjun Atwal, professional golfer
- Brian Baldinger, radio and TV pundit
- Phil Baroni, 2-time NJCAA All-American Wrestler; professional Mixed Martial Artist, formerly with the UFC
- Steve Buscemi, actor
- Luke Cummo, competed on The Ultimate Fighter 2, retired professional Mixed Martial Artist
- Billy Crystal, comedian
- Jay Hieron, wrestler, mixed martial artist
- Steve Israel, United States Congressman
- Jesse Lacey, singer of Brand New
- Ryan LaFlare, wrestler; professional mixed martial arts fighter, currently competing in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Al Iaquinta, wrestler; professional MMA fighter, The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finalist, UFC Lightweight
- Lou Michel, author and journalist
- John Moschitta, Jr., speed talker
- Eddie Murphy, actor and comedian
- Elliott Murphy singer/songwriter & writer
- Bob Nelson (comedian), stand-up comic
- Mark O'Connell (drummer), drummer of Taking Back Sunday
- Michael Anthony Pegues, visual artist
- Michael Robinson (arena football), Arena Football League Player
- Zack Ryder (Matthew Cardona), professional wrestler signed to WWE
- Chris Weidman, NYS Collegiate Champion; professional mixed martial artist
- Rasul Douglas, Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback
References
External links
- Nassau Community College website
Source of article : Wikipedia
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