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It was a privilege to host Dayton Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss and her Senior Policy Advisor, Jacob Davis, at Sinclair Community College. Mayor Turner-Sloss and Mr. Davis met with Dr. Steve Johnson, President & CEO at Sinclair, and Madeline Iseli, Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff, to discuss the vital partnership between the City of Dayton and Sinclair. The conversation focused on aligning workforce development initiatives with the city’s neighborhood revitalization goals an...

Today, Sinclair Community College, joined by federal and regional partners, formally announced its selection by the Aspen Institute as a Top 25 community college in the United States. This prestigious designation places Sinclair in the running for the $1 million 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year institutions. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Sinclair’s ...

The UD Sinclair Academy is marking its 10th anniversary with a significant milestone in regional workforce development, announcing that more than 250 students have now earned University of Dayton degrees through this partnership with Sinclair Community College. A ceremony was held Monday, May 4 at UD’s Kennedy Union Ballroom celebrating the UD Sinclair Academy class of ’26. Among this class, 55 students are transitioning from Sinclair to the University of Dayton this upcoming Fall...

Sinclair Community College Named One of 25 Community Colleges Advancing in National Prize Recognizing Excellent Student Outcomes Today, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Sinclair Community College as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted in deep research and backed by $1 million in award money, the Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that deliver value for their students. “Being named a U.S....

Sinclair Respiratory Care students and University of Dayton Physician Assistant students collaborated in an innovative, hands-on interprofessional education experience, showcasing the power of teamwork in healthcare. Experiences like this help our students get ready for their future careers and make a lasting impact on healthcare in the Dayton region.

Thank you to City of Dayton Commissioner Darryl Fairchild who took time today (April 24) to visit Sinclair Community College’s Dayton campus. Commissioner Fairchild met with President & CEO Dr. Steve Johnson and Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff Madeline Iseli to discuss the vital role Sinclair plays in workforce development and the continued growth of our Dayton community. Partnerships like these ensure that our students have the support and opportunities they need to succe...

The Presidents Club of Dayton has established six (6) named scholarships at the Sinclair Foundation. These scholarships each fund six (6) awards of $2,500 each to Sinclair students in good academic standing and who demonstrate qualities of leadership and participate in extracurricular or community activities. Current President of the President’s Club of Dayton Veronica Bedell-Nevels and Vice President Tony Massoud stopped by Sinclair Community College today (April 22) to present the Sin...

Thank you to City of Dayton Commissioner Darius Beckham who took time today (April 21) to visit Sinclair Community College. Commissioner Beckham met with Senior Advisor to the President Michael Carter and Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff Madeline Iseli to learn more about Sinclair, as well as take a tour of the “Michael & Debbie Carter Center for American History: Our American Journey.” “Our American Journey,” located in Building 11 (Third Floor) on Sinclair&rs...

A special ceremony was held at Sinclair’s Great Hall on Thursday, April 16th recognizing the 84 College Credit Plus (CCP) students completing their Sinclair Community College associate degrees while still in high school. These 84 CCP students graduated with a total of 85 associate degrees before graduating high school. One (1) student graduated with a double degree. CCP is Ohio’s dual-enrollment program, giving students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to take college courses for fr...

Sinclair College’s Student and Community Engagement office hosted a career fair on Wednesday, April 15th. Designed for students, alumni, and community members, the 25th annual career fair connected individuals with employers offering full and part-time, seasonal, and temporary positions, as well as internships and apprenticeships. The free event was held from 12:00pm to 3:00pm in Building 12 of the Dayton Campus on the first floor.   Nearly 90 employers from industries acro...

Thank you to State Senator Willis Blackshear who took time today (April 13) to visit Sinclair at the Hope Center. Senator Blackshear met with Program Director Dawna Remencus and Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff at Sinclair Madeline Iseli to learn more about the opportunities afforded to students at the Hope Center. Sinclair at the Hope Center for Families is an initiative of the Omega Community Development Corporation (CDC) to empower low-income individuals and families of great...

Sinclair Community College hosted its annual “Miami Valley Tech Prep Showcase” today, Thursday, April 9, 2026. This year marked a significant milestone as the largest showcase since 2019, featuring 772 students from twelve (12) regional high school partners - signaling a robust return to hands-on, competitive career-tech education in the Miami Valley. Students presented projects based on the skills and knowledge gained in their respective career-technical programs. Competitors wer...

PIX4D is reinforcing its commitment to the North American market by partnering with Ohio’s Sinclair Community College to establish an academic training hub in Dayton. This collaboration aims to provide students with hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, enabling the next generation of professionals to meet the growing digital demands of sectors such as surveying, construction, and agriculture. “Our partnership with Sinclair Community College is a cornerstone of PIX4D&...

Congress approved a federal funding package Thursday, securing millions for various initiatives within the Dayton region, including Sinclair Community College. $1.145 million for an “Enhanced Manufacturing Education Center” at Sinclair is earmarked for the previously announced Integrated Technology Education Center (ITEC). Just last November, Sinclair College announced a ground-breaking, $30 million initiative to establish Sinclair as a national community college leader in technol...

Sinclair Community College announced a ground-breaking, $30 million initiative to establish Sinclair as a national community college leader in technology innovation. Sinclair’s Building 8, on the Dayton Campus, will become the Integrated Technology Education Center (ITEC) - a centralized, flexible learning and research hub serving as the core connection for multiple college educational divisions designed to meet today’s convergence of IT, Cybersecurity, and AI. "The launch of...

Sinclair Community College hosted eighteen (18) high school students and three (3) teachers as part of a youth delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina. This visit was a part of the City of Dayton’s three-week Youth Leadership Program from October 29 to November 17, 2025. This year’s exchange holds special significance as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords. While in Dayton, the cohort participated in commemorative events and engaged in leadership acti...

The Aspen Institute named Sinclair Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize. "It's a tremend...

Sinclair Community College is pleased to welcome Tom Raga as the newest member to its Board of Trustees. Governor Mike DeWine appointed Mr. Raga (Warren Co.), President of AES Ohio, to serve on the Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees effective August 1, 2025, for a term ending July 9, 2030. “We are excited to welcome Tom Raga to our Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Steve Johnson, President & CEO at Sinclair Community College. “Tom’s leadership, commitment to s...

United States Senator Jon Husted visited Sinclair Community College Wednesday afternoon to highlight the approval of Pell Grants being used for workforce credentials. Prior to a recent federal change, Pell Grants, which are federal funds for low-income students, could only be applied toward degree programs. This recent change to federal legislation now approves their use for short-term training programs that lead directly to in-demand jobs. Upon finalization of the Workforce Pell Grant regulatio...

VEGA Americas, Inc., in collaboration with Sinclair Community College, hosted a recognition event to celebrate eight (8) apprentices in the Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) program. A global leader in manufacturing level, switching, and pressure measurement technology for the processing industry, VEGA recently hosted the event at their Cincinnati headquarters. The IMT apprenticeship is a collaborative effort between VEGA and Sinclair, providing hands-on training and classroom instructi...

An electric vehicle (EV) training program for instructors from across the country was recently hosted by Sinclair Community College’s Automotive Technology Department. The department hosted a “Battery Electric Vehicle Summer Institute” training at Sinclair’s Automotive Laboratories, the John E. Moore, Sr. Technology Center (Building 20), as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. This 3-year, $602,000 grant has allowed Sinclair to develop the electric vehicle t...

Sinclair Community College is pleased to welcome Crystal Allen as its newest member to its Board of Trustees. The Board of County Commissioners of Montgomery County recently appointed Ms. Allen, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, to serve on the Sinclair Community College (Warren and Montgomery County Community College District) effective July 1, 2025, for a term ending June 30, 2030. “We are thrilled to welcome Crystal Allen to our Board of Trustees,” sai...

With artificial intelligence poised to reshape the future of learning and work, Sinclair Community College announced a ground-breaking, three-year, $5 million initiative to establish Sinclair as a national community college leader in AI-integrated teaching and learning. The announcement was made at a press conference today in Sinclair’s Building 12 at the Dayton campus. “Employers expect graduates with AI fluency and competency now,” said Dr. Steve Johnson, President and CEO...

This past weekend, while the NATO Parliamentary Assembly was taking place in downtown Dayton, Sinclair Community College played a pivotal and confidential role in diplomatic discussions. Throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sinclair’s Building 12, the David H. Ponitz Sinclair Conference Center, served as host for the heads of state and diplomats from the Balkan countries to have discussions with one another, as well as both U.S. and E.U. officials. “Sinclair provided a safe, s...

Sinclair Community College has partnered with BETA Technologies, an aerospace company manufacturing next-generation technologies, purchasing one of BETA’s electric aircraft, the ALIA CTOL (Conventional Takeoff and Landing Aircraft), as well as a state-of-the-art flight simulator. This reflects a shared commitment to advancing the future of aviation and establishing Ohio’s position in the industry by creating access and opportunities to workforce training with electric aviation techno...

Sinclair Community College has been named an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training partner for Sky-Drones’ SkyLane 250 and 350 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) models. Sky-Drones is a UK-based leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) avionics and AI-driven systems.

Sinclair Community College will hold its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9th beginning at 6:00pm at the University of Dayton Arena. This year's ceremony will award nearly 8,000 degrees and certificates to Sinclair students. “Sinclair Community College is incredibly proud to honor and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our 2025 graduates,” said Dr. Steve Johnson, President and CEO at Sinclair Community College. “The success of our graduates is a testament ...

Following an extensive nationwide search, Sinclair Community College has selected a new Senior Vice President and Provost. Dr. Rena Sebor, currently serving at Sinclair as Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Sebor will begin her new role as Senior Vice President and Provost of Sinclair Community College starting June 1, 2025.

Sinclair Community College’s Student Club Service recently organized an initiative that distributed 500 emergency winter kits to the Dayton community’s unhoused. Led by Sinclair’s Social Work Club, students put together winter bags that provided items necessary during the cold, winter months for those in need.

  Sinclair Donates Critical Medical Supplies and Equipment to Local Hospitals Donated more than 11,000 individual PPE items; 500 medical supplies (individual items)   DAYTON, OH – In response to the expected surge of COVID-19 cases in Ohio and to meet the critical need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supplies, Sinclair has donated more than 11,000 individual PPE items and over 500 greatly needed medical supply items, to local hospitals.   ...

A recent study conducted by Schools.com, a source that connects students to top quality degree academic programs, ranked Sinclair College as the No. 4 top community college out of 23 of Ohio’s community colleges. The study is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and College Scorecards. The study looked at data points relating to factors including affordability, flexibility, and student retention and success outcomes.

Shinoosh McAuliffe is a graduate from Sinclair’s Business Administration associate degree program and currently works for GE Aviation located in Cincinnati, Ohio. GE Aviation is a world-leading provider of commercial, military, business, and general aviation jet and turboprop engines. McAuliffe enrolled at Sinclair in 1999 and graduated in 2002. After completing her associate degree at Sinclair she transferred to the University of Cincinnati and completed her bachelor’s degree i...

Sinclair Community College received $16,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation to support students interested in pursuing careers in manufacturing. Funds are used to provide scholarship assistance to students enrolled in Sinclair’s Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) certificate and/or degree programs. Since 2014, Sinclair has been awarded more than $83,000 in student scholarships from the Gene Haas Foundation. The scholarship money has helped and will continue to help Sinclair students with tui...

Sinclair College brings to close another exceptional year; set several student success records; the historic launch of two new bachelor’s degree programs; ranked most affordable community college in Ohio and the top 25 in the nation. Sinclair Community College announces the end of a remarkable 2019 year. Among a list of milestone accomplishments this year, the college set several student success records, launched two new bachelor’s degree programs in Aviation Pilot and Unmanned ...

James Fallows from the Atlantic examines Sinclair's role as one of the largest and oldest community college's in Dayton, Ohio. Excerpt from article:  "What makes Sinclair unusual and worth notice, apart from its long history? I was struck by three aspects. First is the sheer scale of its impact on the community. According to Sinclair officials, at least half of all Dayton-area residents have taken classes there at some point. Second is the way it is trying to broaden...

An international partnership established with a Japanese Higher-Education Institution is making significant strides at Sinclair College. The US-Japan Collaborative Online International Learning Initiative (COIL), launched this fall term with over 80 students in the program and is another innovative way in which Sinclair is working to engage more students in global learning experiences. Sinclair was selected by the American Council on Education (ACE), as one of six U.S. colleges and universiti...

Sinclair College, TECH CORPS and AT&T will host the 2019 Dayton Regional TECHCORPShack on Friday, November 16, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for high school students in grades 9 through 12. The event, sponsored by AT&T, will give high school students in Dayton the opportunity to learn about computer science in a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment. During the event, students will learn how to utilize the MIT App Inventor to explore the world of mobile ap...

Sinclair College, in partnership with LeadingAge Ohio and ApprenticeOhio, will launch Ohio’s first competency-based State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) health-care apprenticeship program. To celebrate the launch of the program, Sinclair and LeadingAge Ohio held a Kick-Off Event on Friday, November 15, 2019, at the college’s state-of-the-art Ned J. Sifferlen Health Science Center. The Apprenticeship program will connect individuals to in-demand jobs that offer advance...

Sinclair works with nearly 130 area high schools to help students learn cutting-edge skills, pursue career options and earn college credits while they are still in high school. Sinclair offers two programs that help students to be exposed to career pathways and attain college credits while still in high school: College Credit Plus (CCP) and Tech Prep. The College Credit Plus program through Sinclair is a dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn colleg...

Sinclair College will host a graduation ceremony to honor 16 graduates from the Sinclair Police Academy. The event will take place on Thursday, October 31, at 3 p.m. in the Smith Auditorium of the Sinclair Conference Center, Building 12, in downtown Dayton. The ceremony is a celebration for the graduates, their families, and the college administrators and faculty who oversee the police-training program at Sinclair. Sinclair College began offering the Police Officer Training progra...

Sinclair College celebrated this month, three years since the establishment of the African American Male Initiative program. The program now serves 70 students, up from 24 students during the initial year. The African America Male Initiative (AAMI) was designed to address the low college attainment rates for African American men at Sinclair. The program also aims to dramatically improve the quality of life for men of color that choose to attend Sinclair College. Students enrolled in the AAMI are...

Sinclair Community College will host a rededication ceremony of the newly expanded and renovated Welcome Center to the late James W. McSwiney. The $15.3 million-dollar James W. McSwiney Welcome Center, located in Building 10, establishes the college’s front door to the community and provides a centralized location to address wrap-around student support needs. The college’s staff have been cross-trained in addressing student needs, and visitors to campus will now know exactly how and ...

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has partnered with Sinclair Community College and the Ohio Department of Youth Services for a free all-day symposium dedicated to discussing a holistic approach to serving the prison population. The day will cover topics on mentorship, the importance of incarcerated parents maintaining positive contact with their children, addressing comprehensive needs of returning & restored citizens, trauma-informed approaches, and technological advance...

Sinclair Community College received $140,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to support an initiative that will expand the number of skilled workers and apprentices available in the Dayton region. The Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) Initiative was developed by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. Sinclair will collaborate with Rhodes State and North Central State College community colleges on the m...

A recent study conducted by NursingExplorer.com, a source for prospective students to review all nursing programs in the United States, ranked Sinclair College’s Nursing Program #1 out of a total of 107 schools that was evaluated in the state of Ohio. The study looked at data from the following sources: US Department of Education States Board of Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) Ranki...

Sinclair College Trustee and CEO of Henny Penny Corporation, Robert M. Connelly, was recently honored with the 2019 Maureen C. Grady Award of Special Achievement by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges. The award recognizes community college trustees who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership throughout the term of their service as a trustee. Mr. Connelly has served on the Board of Trustees of Sinclair Community College since November 10, 2009. He is currently in his second term as a T...

Sinclair Community College’s Automotive Technology Program will be hosting an Automated and Connected Vehicles Summer Conference to provide technical training on autonomous vehicle technology to over 40 participating college automotive instructors. The training is funded through a $750,000 three year National Science Foundation grant Sinclair College and the Automotive Department received.  Sinclair subject matter experts will be presenting on advanced driver assist systems on Mercede...

The project will meet the region’s need for tech entrepreneurs in the UAS industry; Provides Innovative opportunities for students to explore career pathways in STEM fields Sinclair Community College along with regional and national partners recently received a grant of more than $545,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a new educational program that will help meet the growing need for tech entrepreneurs in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry. The program wi...

Sinclair Community College completed an exceptional 2018-2019 fiscal year on June 30th, 2019. Among a list of milestone accomplishments this year, the college set several student success records, acquired a new campus location in Centerville, earned the right to award bachelor degrees and ranked number one in the nation to offer work-based learning programs. Sinclair remains an anchor institution of downtown Dayton with continued investments in the Dayton region –positioning the college to...