Major gifts bolster MCC’s role in growing high-tech workforce

Major Gifts Bolster MCC's Role in Growing High-Tech Workforce

Monroe Community College has received $4.15M in gifts from Sydor Optics, the Brunings, and SPIE to strengthen its optics program and Advanced Technology Center.

MCC President Dr. Burt-Nanna, along with Jim Sydor, Matthew Sydor, Jonathan Sydor, and Dr. Alexis Vogt, announced the gifts, which include a $3 million donation from Sydor Optics for the Advanced Technology Center.

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The gifts will support MCC's nationally recognized Optical Systems Technology program and its new Advanced Technology Center.

Author's summary: MCC receives $4.15M in gifts to support its optics program.

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Rochester Business Journal Rochester Business Journal — 2025-10-13