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Reflective rewind: 90th Torchlight Ceremony celebrates creating connections, lifelong learning

June 10, 2026

When Jonah Hawthorne arrived at SUNY Oswego as a transfer student, he expected history to repeat itself. After previously dropping out of college, Hawthorne admitted he came to Oswego prepared to walk away from higher education once again. “Fortunately, I was wrong,” Hawthorne told fellow graduates gathered for SUNY Oswego’s 90th Annual Commencement Eve Torchlight Ceremony on May 15. “To my surprise, the people I came to meet here were incredibly accepting in a way I had not seen in my past.”

Commencement wisdom: Class of 2026 encouraged to lead with courage, curiosity, compassion

June 10, 2026

As she addressed thousands gathered inside SUNY Oswego’s Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall, graduating senior and Student Association President Oghenetega “Tega” Adjoh reminded the Class of 2026 that growth often begins in uncertainty.

SUNY Oswego joins expansion of Medical Education and Training Center opportunities

June 10, 2026

SUNY Oswego has entered a new partnership with the Medical Education and Training Center, an outcome of an initiative between SUNY and the Defense Health Agency, providing educational pathways for service members trained in health care-related fields, including active duty, National Guard and Reserve servicemembers and veterans who are previous METC graduates.

Community

Oswego staff helps SUNY Career Development Organization celebrate 50 years of excellence

June 8, 2026

Earlier this month, the SUNY Career Development Organization (SUNY CDO) celebrated its 50th conference, with Oswego professionals proving pivotal in successfully navigating the organization to this milestone.

Student life

Restructured Office of Student Wellbeing and Care to host key resources

June 3, 2026

The Division of Student Affairs recently announced the creation of the Office of Student Wellbeing and Care to provide a more holistic and collaborative approach to meeting student needs.

Studio H cafe open this summer

June 3, 2026

Studio H in Hewitt Hall will be open this summer from June 8 through July 24 with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays.

The campus is invited to stop by to enjoy fresh bites, weekly specials, select Starbucks drinks and the newly famous Hewitt Cookie. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or meeting up with friends for a delicious meal, the staff looks forward to seeing and serving Lakers this summer.

— Submitted by Auxiliary Services

Alumnae speak about social impact careers on panel

June 2, 2026

On April 15, SUNY Oswego held the "Alumni Panel and Pizza Event: How to Get Paid to Make the World a Better Place" in the Shineman Center.

The event highlighted accomplished alumnae, such as Julie Ruffner ’13, Crista Mullady ’17, MacKenzie Grow ’18 and Jessica Recinos-Peralta ’24 M'26, to not only speak on their experiences within their careers but to also offer advice to current students interested in law, public health, advocacy, community organizing, social work and more.

Science + technology

SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek, Shineman Center host next-gen scientists

May 29, 2026

Sixth-grade students from all four elementary schools in the Fulton City School District recently traded their classroom desks for hands-on discovery during a field trip to SUNY Oswego's Shineman Center and Rice Creek Field Station.

Maiya White smiles in a classroom at SUNY Oswego at Syracuse after earning her degree while balancin

SUNY Oswego at Syracuse graduate balances teaching, parenting and a bigger purpose

May 29, 2026

While balancing a full-time teaching career and parenting, Maiya White ’26 earned her human development degree through SUNY Oswego at Syracuse. Her experience inspired a passion for supporting children and families beyond the classroom while demonstrating the impact of flexible and affordable pathways to higher education.

Society

SUNY Oswego part of launch of national Rural Student Success Network

May 28, 2026

SUNY Oswego is among 17 institutions nationwide taking part in the new Rural Student Success Network, recently announced by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) in collaboration with Ithaka S+R.