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Coopers Campus Cosmetology juniors had an amazing time at a recent event on campus! What started as offering hair tinsel quickly turned into face painting too—and the response was incredible. Lines stretched all the way to the exit doors, keeping everyone busy throughout the event.
Beyond the excitement, the day was filled with meaningful connections. From smiles and conversations to a few heartfelt hugs, students made a lasting impact—one guest even shared they made a new friend. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to grow their skills, build confidence, and connect with the community.
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NVE's First Annual Poster Presentation & Boat Regatta at Alfred University!

On Friday, May 29, 2026, New Visions Engineering students on the Wildwood Campus, proudly showcased the culmination of a month-long engineering project during our first annual Poster Presentation and Boat Regatta held at Alfred University. Drawing upon the technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and teamwork they developed throughout the school year, students designed, built, tested, and refined their boats while documenting the entire process through professional poster presentations.

The event welcomed principals, school counselors, company representatives, Alfred University faculty and staff, GST BOCES administration, parents, and community guests. Students presented their projects from concept to completion before putting their engineering designs to the ultimate test during the highly anticipated boat regatta.

Some boats successfully navigated the course, while others encountered unexpected challenges—but every student demonstrated perseverance, creativity, and determination. Most importantly, they learned one of the most valuable lessons in engineering: testing, evaluating, redesigning, and trying again.

We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, resilience, and commitment throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the NVE program. Your encouragement helped make this event a memorable celebration of student achievement and innovation. What a fantastic way to celebrate a year filled with learning, growth, and hands-on engineering experiences!

Be sure to check out the photos from the event to see our students in action, their impressive poster presentations, and the excitement of race day on the water!

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NVE Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026!

The New Visions Engineering (NVE) students on the Wildwood campus have been hard at work designing and building boats using only cardboard and duct tape, with the opportunity to finish their creations with a light coat of acrylic paint to creatively personalize their boats! Students will also showcase their professional poster presentations and research during the Poster Session before racing their boats at the Boat Regatta on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9:20–11:00 a.m. at Alfred University.

This exciting event highlights the creativity, teamwork, engineering, communication, and problem-solving skills students have developed throughout the year. We are proud to celebrate a fantastic first year in NVE and look forward to seeing our students showcase all they have accomplished!