SCEHNECTADY, N.Y., April 28 -- Schenectady County Community College issued the following news release:

The State University of New York Board of Trustees today approved Dr. Nicole Reaves as the eighth president of SUNY Schenectady County Community College. She will join the College on July 15, 2026. Current President Dr. Steady Moono, who has led the College since July 2015, is set to retire on July 14, 2026.

Dr. Reaves' more than 30-year career in higher education has centered on advancing academic excellence, partnering to build strong communities, and championing the life-changing mission of open access institutions such as community colleges. Her experience also includes 12 years of teaching in Allied Health and College and Career Rea...