Utica, NYPublished •Verified 2026-11-13
MVCC Hall of Fame 2026: George Searles, Elin Cormican and Jennifer Krohn Inducted
Why it matters here
All three spent their careers teaching at Mohawk Valley Community College, the school that trains much of the Utica-Rome workforce, and two are honored posthumously.
The Mohawk Valley Community College Foundation added three longtime faculty members to the MVCC Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, the Utica Phoenix reported. The ceremony location wasn't published.
| Inductee | Role at MVCC | Accepted by |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. George J. Searles | Professor emeritus | — |
| Elin Cormican (posthumous) | Professor emerita | Her sons, Dan and Josh Cormican |
| Jennifer Krohn (posthumous) | Athletic trainer and professor | Her sister, Kathleen Mazzitti |
The Hall of Fame recognizes people who built community and encouraged excellence at the college, weighing professional achievement, local leadership and support for MVCC and its athletics. Full profiles of every member are at halloffame.mvcc.edu.
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