From the President
President’s and Chancellor’s Awards 2026
These awards recognize members of our campus community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, excellence, and impact across the core areas of our university mission.
President’s Awards for Excellence Recipients
Excellence in Academic Advisement
Carole Miller, Senior Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program
Excellence in Teaching
Saziye Bayram, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Shantell Reid, Assistant Professor, Fashion and Textile Technology
SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence Recipients
Excellence in Professional Service
Julian Cole, Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Carolyn Krupp, Director, Academic Planning and Technology
Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities
Jennifer Ryan-Bryant, Professor, English
Excellence in Teaching
Bridget Chesterton, Professor, History and Social Studies
Andrew Hashey, Chair and Associate Professor, Exceptional Education
Meg Knowles, Associate Professor, Communication
Excellence in Classified Service
Susan Rizzo, Administrative Assistant, Creativity and Change Leadership
Please join me in congratulating these outstanding colleagues for their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to our university community.
I also invite you to celebrate their accomplishments in person at the Academic Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, September 15, at 12:15 p.m. Your presence will help us honor and thank these exceptional individuals for all they do.
