By: Ayla Kugler FARMINGDALE, NY - As final exams approach and course registration for the upcoming semesters gets underway, some Farmingdale State College students may be struggling and facing academic challenges due to a disability or health condition, without realizing that support is available through the Disability Services Center (DSC@farmingdale.edu) on campus. The DSC provides services designed to support students with documented disabilities or medical conditions. W

By Emma Spreckels   FARMINGDALE, NY-Observance of all federal holidays is not evident at Farmingdale State College. According to the official FSC Academic Calendar  there are some federal holidays the college does not recognize. Most, if not all schools, close for federal holidays such as Columbus Day and Veterans Day, however at FSC classes are still in session. The college has designated Lincoln’s Birthday and Election Day as a floating holiday , which are “paid days off fr

By James Cowlishaw FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – For decades college career centers have provided students with services to help navigate career opportunities like internships and jobs as well as life after graduation. The Nexus Center for Applied Learning & Career Development is dedicated to connecting students to opportunities across campus and in the professional workforce. Rena Varghese, executive director of the Nexus Center, described the center as a hub that ties Farmingdale stu

By: Ayla Kugler FARMINGDALE N.Y. - The School of Business at Farmingdale State College offers a wide variety of minors, and certificates to help enhance your degree and career options. Jessica Bernadotte, a senior counselor at the School of Business, said adding another credential to your degree can help you really focus on “areas that might be of interest to you,” such as marketing or HR. These additional credentials, such as accounting, or ornamental horticulture, can hel

By Emma Spreckels  Friday, Feb. 20. 2026  FARMINGDALE, NY-The life of a college student can be both exciting and challenging. Balancing courseloads, discovering independence and navigating relationships are becoming more stressful for students, and have contributed to the rising mental health crisis among students. In 2024 the American College Health Association (ACHA) College Student Mental Health Statistics surveyed fifty-four thousand undergraduate students of different b

FEB. 23, 2026 By James Cowlishaw NEW YORK – The Nexus Center for Applied Learning and Career Development  at Farmingdale State College has a plethora of workshops and professional development events throughout spring 2026 semester, all catered to helping students develop the skills needed to create professional documents such as resumes and cover letters as well as prepare for both internships as well as employment after graduation. The center’s spring calendar features event

By: Ayla Kugler  Farmingdale, NY – This spring semester, the Farmingdale Disability Services Center (DSC) is hosting a variety of events to help support students. These events are open to all students, and all designed to help meet their unique educational needs. All in the hopes that these events and the DSC can assist students in acting as independently as possible and to ensure an accessible college experience.   If you attend any DSC event this semester, you can earn a r

FARMINGDALE, N.Y NOVEMBER 18 2025 - Farmingdale State College is home to seven Greek life organizations, with a notable presence on a predominantly commuter campus. For members of the organizations, Greek life offers connections, networking, and student involvement outside of attending classes. However, it also raises concerns surrounding student safety and hazing practices within these organizations that have historically impacted fraternities and sororities on a national sc

By Bossuanny Macias FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK OCTOBER 28TH; Students are randomly selected to join the research aligned mentorship program better known as the RAM program. The RAM program  provides low-income first-generation students with one-on-one mentorship and an assigned advisor, the opportunity to participate in r esearch projects,  early registration, internship opportunities, and further exploration of their career options.  The RAM program is dedicated to equipping stud

Do we know enough about FSC DEI? FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK: Farmingdale State College's diversity, equity and inclusion program  seeks to strengthen FSC’s culture by broadening our understanding of others with an emphasis on education. Farmingdale offers a variety of resources  for students within minority communities. LGBTQIA+ students make up a percentage of the minority student body at FSC. Farmingdale State College offers LGBTQIA+ specialized resources  such as confidential m

By: Gianna Oppedisano FARMINGDALE, N.Y., October 2nd, 2025 Farmingdale State College has revealed their newest initiative in bringing virtual reality technologies into their Mental Health and Wellness services. Starting this semester, students have accessibility to VR therapy ; further expanding the campus's treatment options for students battling stress, anxiety, and phobias.  The Campus Mental Health Service Director, Andrew Berger, emphasizes the program's ability to buil

October 1st, 2025 By Bossuanny Macias Farmingdale, NY ; Farmingdale State College has now officially launched a new Masters in Nursing Administration online program making Farmingdale one of three schools on Long Island with a master's in nursing administration program; the other two schools are Long Island University and Molloy. However, what makes Farmingdale different from these two is its accessibility. Farmingdale is well known for its nursing program which is very com

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Farmingdale State College to Celebrate Class of 2025 at Nassau Coliseum On May 22, Farmingdale State College will have its 2025...

by Joseph Rodriguez FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Registration for the fall classes begins at the end of March, and many students are looking...

By Joseph E. Rodriguez February 25th, 2025 FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2025 – Bountiful resources and events within the Writing...

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