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Creating opportunities earns Sonya Kedarnath 2026 GOLD Alumni Award

June 11, 2026

SUNY Oswego launched its 2026 alumni recognition season by honoring 2019 graduate Sonya Kedarnath with the Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award during the Commencement Eve Reception in the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall on May 15.

Scholar Practitioner Series to address 'Navigating Conflict in the Workplace'

June 11, 2026

The Triandiflou Institute will present the latest workship in its Scholar Practitioner Series, "Navigating Conflict in the Workplace," from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, in 114 Marano Campus Center.

Workplace conflict is a natural part of working in any organization, organizers noted, but having the right tools and resources can help foster productive conversations, stronger relationships, and a healthier work environment.

Campus

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.

Awards + honors

UP Officer Jacob Lyon earns Traffic Safety Champion Award

June 10, 2026

University Police Officer Jacob Lyon recently earned the 2026 Traffic Safety Champion award from the Oswego County Traffic Safety Council.

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.