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Gary Bays celebrates his graduation from SUNY Jamestown Community College in May. Through the SUNY Reconnect program, Bays earned his nursing degree with high honors after returning to college following a 10-year break and recently accepted a position at Olean General Hospital.

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July 6, 2026

Reconnect program helps JCC student save thousands while earning nursing degree

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — When Gary Bays decided to return to college after 10 years away from the classro...

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