HOME

TheInfoList



OR:

SUNY Erie is a
public In public relations and communication science, publics are groups of individual people, and the public (a.k.a. the general public) is the totality of such groupings. This is a different concept to the sociology, sociological concept of the ''Öf ...
community college A community college is a type of undergraduate higher education institution, generally leading to an associate degree, certificate, or diploma. The term can have different meanings in different countries: many community colleges have an open enr ...
with three campuses in western
New York New York most commonly refers to: * New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States * New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York New York may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * ...
that serve residents in and near Erie County. It is part of the
State University of New York The State University of New York (SUNY ) is a system of Public education, public colleges and universities in the New York (state), State of New York. It is one of the List of largest universities and university networks by enrollment, larges ...
(SUNY) system and has locations in Williamsville (North Campus), Buffalo (City Campus within Old Post Office), and Orchard Park (South Campus). The school's athletic teams are the Erie Kats. Athletic facilities include Burt Flickinger Center on the City Campus and West Herr Stadium on the South Campus.


Notable alumni

* Antwon Burton, professional football player * Ryan Ciminelli, professional bowler *
Arthur Eve Arthur Owen Eve (born March 23, 1933) is a retired American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly (1967–2002) and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly (1979–2002) representing districts in Buffalo, New Yor ...
, former Deputy Speaker of the
New York State Assembly The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature, with the New York State Senate being the upper house. There are 150 seats in the Assembly. Assembly members serve two-year terms without term limits. The Ass ...
*
Jody Fortson Joseph Demarius "Jody" Fortson Jr. (born December 7, 1995) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Valdosta State after transferring from Erie Community College, and was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as ...
, professional football player * Joel Giambra, former county executive of Erie County, New York * Mickey Harmon, artist * Dean Evan Hart, optometrist * Norman McCombs, businessman * "Baby" Joe Mesi, professional boxer *
Michael Norwood Michael Norwood is an American former basketball player who is currently a lieutenant with the Buffalo Police Department. Norwood is one-half of the musical duo The Singing Cops with fellow officer Armonde "Moe" Badger, and they were contesta ...
, basketball player * Pat Occhiuto, professional soccer player * Michele Ragusa, actress * Christopher Scanlon, mayor of
Buffalo, New York Buffalo is a Administrative divisions of New York (state), city in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York and county seat of Erie County, New York, Erie County. It lies in Western New York at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of ...
* India Walton, former candidate for mayor of
Buffalo, New York Buffalo is a Administrative divisions of New York (state), city in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York and county seat of Erie County, New York, Erie County. It lies in Western New York at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of ...
* John Wojcik,
professional baseball Professional baseball is organized baseball in which players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system. It is played in baseball league, leagues and associated farm teams throughout the world. Moder ...
player


References


External links

* {{authority control * Two-year colleges in the United States Education in Buffalo, New York Universities and colleges established in 1946 Universities and colleges in Erie County, New York 1946 establishments in New York (state) NJCAA schools Community colleges in New York (state)