Presidential Inauguration
Please join us for the inauguration of Melinda Treadwell, SUNY Geneseo’s 14th President, on Friday,
October 23, 2026. Inauguration Week will feature a series of events celebrating our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community partners. Additional details, including a full schedule of events and registration information, will be announced in the coming months.
About Melinda
Melinda Treadwell brings eight years of presidential leadership from Keene State College and a distinguished background as a toxicologist, public health policy advisor, and academic executive. A first-generation college student from Maine, she earned a PhD in pharmacology and toxicology from Dartmouth Medical School and has built her career around ethical decision-making and science-informed leadership. At Geneseo, she focuses on expanding access to the transformative power of public liberal arts education and building a bold, inclusive future for the College.
