CORNING, N.Y. -- SUNY Corning Community College’s Ava May (Corning, NY) earned the prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (CASE) from the State University of New York.
SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. awarded 205 students from all 64 SUNY campuses with the Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence (CASE). This award recognizes SUNY students for outstanding achievements in areas including academics; leadership; diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice; campus involvement; civics and service; research; and the arts. This is the highest honor SUNY provides to students for academic excellence and leadership.
Ava May is a dual-enrollment student at SUNY Corning Community College who began college during her sophomore year of high school and will graduate in May 2026 with an Associate of Science in Environmental Science. She has pursued a rigorous STEM-focused curriculum in chemistry, biology, and mathematics while maintaining a strong academic record. Ava is actively involved in campus leadership and service through the Chemistry Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and academic tutoring. She plans to continue her education at a four-year institution, focusing on biochemical research.
"SUNY students are New York's future, and the outstanding individuals I am proud to recognize with the Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence embody the very best of our state university system," said SUNY Chancellor King. "The students who have earned this recognition have inspired their classmates, their educators, their campuses and me with their inspiring work, tenacious drive, and dedication to their academic success. I commend each of the awardees and thank them for being examples for others to follow."
About SUNY Corning Community College
SUNY Corning Community College’s (SUNY CCC) main campus is located in Corning, NY. SUNY CCC serves lifelong learners by providing access to high-quality, affordable transfer, career, and workforce development educational opportunities. Our learning environment fosters diversity, empowerment, leadership, and teamwork for academic, professional, and personal success. To learn more, visit www.corning-cc.edu.