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06/17/2026

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06/16/2026

Marcus Lewis ’26 didn’t know if college would be possible. Today, he’s thriving at SUNY Geneseo and earning statewide recognition. But his path to this moment began with uncertainty about whether he could afford college at all.

Geneseo's Office of Financial Aid played a key role in helping him navigate FAFSA challenges, including working through a complicated process with his parents. With the help of the staff, Lewis was able to declare financial independence. “You think their job is just FAFSA and your bill,” Lewis said, “but they work with you.”

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Department of Financial Aid Story by Jennifer Kierecki, Enrollment Marketing Content Coordinator Marcus Lewis ’26 didn’t know if college would be possible. Today, he’s thriving at SUNY Geneseo and earning statewide recognition. A student-athlete and Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) peer m...

06/15/2026

The Geneseo Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Clare M. Cusack ’96, president and CEO of the New York Bankers Association, as its next chair. Her three-year term begins July 1.

The board of directors is also proud to announce that six alumni will begin six-year terms as Foundation board members on July 1.

The Geneseo Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of encouraging philanthropic contributions in support of activities and programs of SUNY Geneseo.

The Geneseo Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Clare M. Cusack ’96, president and CEO of the New York Bankers Association, as its next chair. Her three-year term begins July 1. Cusack, who has served as vice chair since 2023, succeeds Robert Walley ’83, who is retiring after 12 years of...

06/10/2026

Reunion 2026 is in the books! Thank you to all of our alumni who came out to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate all things Geneseo. We hope you had a wonderful weekend and we can't wait to welcome you back again next year!

06/09/2026

Carolyn Campbell, PhD, has been appointed as SUNY Geneseo’s vice president for college advancement and executive director of the Geneseo Foundation, effective June 4.

Campbell oversaw the successful completion of the $45M Opportunities Rising campaign. She’s also facilitated crucial partnerships, including the Deloitte Foundation study room in Milne and the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab.

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Carolyn Campbell, PhD, has been appointed as SUNY Geneseo’s vice president for college advancement and executive director of the Geneseo Foundation, effective June 4. Campbell has been serving in the interim vice president role since February 2025.

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

SUNY Geneseo's master’s in reading and literacy program will be a fully online degree starting in Fall 2026. The MSEd certifies recipients to teach preschool through 12th grade.

“This change gives working professionals needed access to an advanced degree,” said Ann Monroe-Baillargeon, dean of the School of Education.

Response has been positive, said Monroe-Baillargeon. As of May, enrollment has nearly doubled from 2024.

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Students will have flexibility, freedom, and community as they pursue their advanced teaching degree.

06/03/2026

Students in the Biodiversity and Geology of the Coral Reefs course spent part of the winter in the pool training for snorkeling and taking measurements underwater in preparation for their research trip in the Bahamas.

During spring break 2026, 15 students week examined coral and other marine features off San Salvador Island. Their goal was to better understand how hurricanes and coral-specific diseases have damaged the reef-life over time.

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Biodiversity and Geology of the Coral Reefs provides students an opportunity to develop, conduct, and present research projects.

05/28/2026

Looking for a recap for commencement 2026? Look no further👇👇

SUNY Geneseo held its 160th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, conferring nearly 900 degrees before an audience of family, friends, faculty, and staff.

SUNY Geneseo held its 160th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, conferring nearly 900 degrees before an audience of family, friends, faculty, and staff.

05/26/2026

SUNY Geneseo students are working in food insecurity and other fields while earning money as part of the Empire State Service Corps (ESSC).

Students selected for the ESSC engage in public service for 300 hours during the academic year on campus or at a community-based host site.

Biology major Wilhelmina Maame Takyi ’28, an international student from Ghana, spent last summer as part of the “healthy futures” cohort, counting and organizing the inventory of Geneseo’s Knights Harvest Food Pantry. Takyi also helped student pantry coordinators transition to using software dedicated to food pantry use for a Fall 2026 launch.

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