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
On October 26, 2026, SUNY Korea Shared Prosperity Scholarship recipients visited Sipjeong Elementary School in Incheon to participate in a community wall painting activity hosted by General Motors Technical Center Korea (GMTCK). The event brought together students from SUNY Korea and George Mason University, along with GMTCK employees, to decorate the school's walls with colorful Roblox-themed artwork. Participants worked together, shared laughter, and enjoyed the opportunity to
SUNY Korea is proud to announce that Samteun Choi, a sophomore in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), has received the WeGO Global Youth Award in the Advanced Technology category. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that a SUNY Korea student has received this recognition, following Joonhyeong Kim’s award in 2025. Organized by the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), the Global Youth Award recognizes young leaders with outst
SUNY Korea FIT alumnus Changshin Park, who graduated with a BFA in Fashion Design in 2023, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his 2026 Supima Design Competition collection, Carapace, securing a finalist position with his unique design elements such as bold silhouettes and origami-inspired patterns. Originally from Daegu, South Korea, Changshin Park furthered his educational path in Japan and New York, where his international perspective and creativity were embraced. After study
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