From the President

President’s and Chancellor’s Awards 2026

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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.