Nassau Community College
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Motto | "Where success starts and continues" |
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Type | Co-ed two-year Public Community College |
Established | 1959 |
Undergraduates | 22,480 |
Location | , , |
Colors | Navy Blue and orange |
Affiliations | State University of New York system |
Mascot | Lions |
Website | www.ncc.edu |
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Nassau Community College (NCC) is a two-year college located in Garden City, New York, USA. The school is in Nassau County on Long Island. NCC maintains a nationwide reputation ease of transferability to four-year institutions.[1]
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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.)[citation needed]
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.[1] Intern/work-study opportunities with local, national and international businesses and organizations are available for students in both career and liberal arts programs.[1]
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.
Nassau Concerts 80's & 90's
Nassau Concerts was a student government club. In the 1980s Nassau Concerts was responsible for bringing new acts to campus such as, U2, R.E.M., The Ramones, The Cult, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, Beastie Boys, and Butthole Surfers. Continuing in the 1990's with Live, Soul Asylum, Joan Jett and The Black Hearts, Blues Traveler, The Psychedelic Furs, They Might Be Giants, Jesus Jones, Cracker and Howard Jones among others. Nassau Concerts was also responsible for an annual Folk Festival. Concerts also worked closely with then alternative radio station, WLIR.
Notable alumni
- Bruce Arena, Former coach of the United States men's national soccer team
- Arjun Atwal, Professional golfer
- Brian Baldinger, Radio and TV commentator, author
- Phil Baroni, 2-time NJCAA All-American Wrestler; professional Mixed Martial Artist, formerly with the UFC[2]
- Steve Buscemi, American actor
- Billy Crystal, comedian
- Jay Hieron, (Associate degree) national Junior College Champion wrestler; retired MMA fighter, formerly with the UFC[3]
- Steve Israel, United States Congressman
- Ryan LaFlare, wrestler; professional mixed martial arts fighter, currently competing in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship[4]
- Al Iaquinta, wrestler; professional MMA fighter, The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finalist, UFC Lightweight[5]
- Lou Michel, author and journalist
- John Moschitta, Jr., famous speed talker
- Eddie Murphy, American actor and comedian
- Elliott Murphy singer/songwriter & writer
- Bob Nelson (comedian), stand-up comic known for his appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and with Rodney Dangerfield
- Mark O'Connell (drummer), Drummer of the American band Taking Back Sunday
- Michael Anthony Pegues, visual artist
- Joel Rifkin, serial killer
- 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 competing in the UFC, and current UFC Middleweight Champion[6]
References
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