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Oswego biology major earns SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

April 20, 2021

SUNY Oswego senior biology major Christian DiBiase recently earned a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest such recognition in the statewide system, for outstanding work spanning classrooms, research labs and fieldwork to help others.

Arts + culture

Subnivean Awards to feature all-star writers’ discussion, finalists' readings

April 13, 2021

“Lemony Snicket” author Daniel Handler, April Sinclair (whose book, "Coffee Will Make You Black," is about to become a major motion picture) and luminary poet Arisa White will share their knowledge and insights in conversation, hosted by and for SUNY Oswego's community but also made open to the public because of their level of popularity. This virtual chat featuring these Subnivean Awards judges followed by finalists reading their work will mark the first-ever literary competition showcase for the college’s student-run literary publication, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 22.

Awards + honors

Celebrating Black culture, promoting positivity earn student Newman Civic Fellowship

March 22, 2021

Dedication to celebrating Black history and culture and ongoing commitment to improving the lives of others have earned SUNY Oswego junior accounting major Samisha Elysee the Newman Civic Fellowship, a national honor.

Science + technology

New BFA in interaction design to prepare students in intersecting media

March 5, 2021

SUNY Oswego’s new bachelor of fine arts in interaction design brings together art, technology, design and communication to provide a distinctive major that prepares graduates to excel in a world of intersecting media.

Coralys Diaz

February 19, 2021

Senior human development major Coralys Diaz came to Oswego as undecided, but found her path through the help of caring mentors. She pays it forward by helping students feel welcome at Oswego, working in the Admissions Office and interning in the college's Educational Opportunity Program, among many other activities.

Awards + honors

Oswego student, future medical professional earns SUNY-wide award

January 4, 2021

SUNY Oswego wellness management major Fadi Gaye was recently one of 45 students in SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) to receive the statewide Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence, recognizing ability to overcome obstacles to achieve success.

Awards + honors

SUNY Oswego ranked nationally in Washington Monthly’s ‘public good’ index

October 5, 2020

SUNY Oswego earned a national ranking among best colleges in their class in Washington Monthly’s annual college guide that measures how institutions benefit the public good through student upward mobility, research and civic engagement.

Research

CSTEP to provide strong support to underrepresented students in STEM, professional fields

September 21, 2020

SUNY Oswego recently secured a five-year grant from the New York State Department of Education to support the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), which offers a range of strong support for underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged students entering STEM or professional licensure fields.

Student life

Alumni step up to help college film festival go on

May 1, 2020

The show went on for an annual tradition for cinema and screen studies students thanks to alumni support and the determined creativity of filmmakers in the Oswego family.

Science + technology

SUNY Oswego lessons help students win competition, earn deal with startup

April 13, 2020

For Ian Cummins and Theo Johnson, winning the Global Game Jam competition months ago in New York City was just the beginning of an adventure that includes their game’s inclusion in a startup’s new system.