SUNY Korea is proud to recognize students’ achievements. Here are some notable achievements by our graduates and currently enrolled students.
Prince-David Malendel, who graduated in Fall 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, achieved his Master’s Degree in Stony Brook and secured a position at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) as an Associate Staff Mechanical Engineer. BNL is known for winning seven Nobel Prizes and 37 R&D Awards.
YoungHoon Kim, a Business Management graduate of the Spring 2021 semester, got employed as a Data Analyst at Samsung Electronics. Samsung Electronics is one of the most famous global brands and is widely known for their wide production in electronic devices.
Seonbin Jeon, a Spring 2023 Technological Systems Management graduate, recently got hired at EY Hanyoung for the technology transformation consulting position. EY Hanyoung, one the largest professional services networks in the world, provides a wide variety of services that include tax assurance, transactions, accounting, and related auditing services.
Su Rin Kim, Spring 2023 Mechanical Engineering graduate, got an OPT and started her career at DiLandro Andrews Engineering (NY) as a MEP Engineer. DiLandro Andrews Engineering specializes in civil, structural, and mechanical engineering services.
Xuezhu Wang, a Spring 2021 Applied Mathematics and Statistics graduate, has been admitted to UC Irvine for his Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
Bethlehem Kebede, another Spring 2021 Applied Mathematics and Statistics graduate, has been admitted to Georgia Tech for his Master’s Degree in Analysis.
Currently Enrolled Students’ Achievements
Two currently Sophomores from the Business Management Department, Hyeonik Park and Junhee Kim, passed the AICPA exam during this summer in July. Interviews with the students will be posted, so be alerted.
Click here to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/C5t4JfJt28k?feature=shared
SUNY Korea is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of two Fashion Design alumni, Anezka Rysava and Jamie (Yoonseo) Han, who have been recognized through prestigious 2026 scholarship programs supporting the next generation of fashion designers. Both Anezka and Jamie began their fashion design education through the AAS program at FIT SUNY Korea before continuing their BFA studies at FIT in New York. Presented by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), the scholarship supp
The campus was buzzing with energy, excitement, and new beginnings as the Fall 2026 New Student Welcome Week started. SUNY Korea welcomed 231 new students to campus for Fall 2026 New Student Welcome Week, a multi-day program designed to help incoming students prepare for university life, connect with the SUNY Korea community, and begin their academic journey. The journey began with Placement Exam Day, where students completed required placement examinations in writing and mathematics
On Wednesday, May 20, the Mechanical Engineering Department at SUNY Korea hosted the Mechanical Engineering Open Lab Day. The event introduced students to various research laboratories, engineering projects, and graduate study opportunities through a series of short presentations by professors and lab members. Students were also provided with light lunch snacks and drinks during the event. The event began with a welcome speech by Chair Changwoon Han, who discussed the importance of g
The student club Technology, AI & Law Society at SUNY Korea hosted a seminar titled “AI in the Workplace: Responsible and Effective Use of AI” on May 13, 2026. The event featured Professor Joseph S. Cabuay, who delivered a presentation focused on how artificial intelligence is being used in real workplace settings and how students can prepare for an AI-driven future. During the seminar, Professor Cabuay discussed practical AI tools and real applications that are
Beatrice (Xuan) Mak, a Spring 2023 graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with a concentration in Knitwear, has been named the first-place winner of a design competition hosted by Roc Nation in collaboration with FIT. The competition was created exclusively for FIT students and aimed to recognize emerging fashion talent through creativity, innovation, and technical excellence. Representing diverse cultures and artistic influences, five FIT finalists presented their ori