Ginger Cato (Class of 2000) is the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, honored for her unwavering commitment to recovery advocacy, public health education, and community empowerment. As Director of the Rob Constantine Recovery Community and Outreach Centers, Ginger leads efforts to reduce stigma and build support systems for those impacted by addiction. Her leadership, certifications, and community coalition work exemplify the spirit of service and strength that FM alumni strive for. Ginger lives in Gloversville with her husband and daughter and continues to be a guiding force in peer-led recovery.
Honoring Del B. Salmon, a third-generation elder law attorney and FM Foundation leader whose six-decade family legacy includes decades of civic service and community impact. Discover why he’s the 2025 Clock Tower Award recipient.
Dr. Stanislava Mladenova, a global leader in security and development, is the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winner. Currently serving as NATO’s Operations Division Core Team Lead in Moldova, Dr. Mladenova has spent two decades advancing peace, resilience, and reform across conflict zones—from West Africa to Afghanistan. Her distinguished career spans NATO, the World Bank, and the U.S. Institute of Peace, and her expertise in civil-military engagement is shaping international policy and academic thought. A proud FM alum, Dr. Mladenova exemplifies the power of education to transform both lives and nations.
Athletics are an important element of the community college experience for students at Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FM). If you’re a student-athlete, you’re developing long-term physical fitness practices, teamwork skills, leadership potential, and time management habits, all of which are crucial for success in college and beyond.
Explore the transformative art of Barney Bellinger in a powerful new exhibit at FMCC’s Perrella Gallery. A celebration of craft, culture, and community impact.
Join FM Foundation’s Fifth Friday Series to learn how to recognize, support, and respond to mental health needs in our campus and community. RSVP today.
Celebrate FMCC excellence. Join us Nov 6 to honor alumni & community leaders shaping the future through education, service, and giving back.
On November 6th, the FM community will come together to honor graduates whose work, heart, and legacy continue to inspire. From quiet changemakers to community leaders, the Distinguished Alumni Dinner celebrates those who turned their FM experience into a lifetime of giving back. Join us for an evening of stories, connection, and recognition that strengthens the bonds between alumni, students, and the place we all call home.
As we approach the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, it’s natural to remember the friends, family, and heroes lost that day.
Join the Monthly Sustainers Circle at the Foundation of FM. Just $25/month fuels education, culture, and opportunity for students who need it most.
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