Department News Archive

Yokoyama Research Group Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

Professor Kazushige Yokoyama (SUNY Geneseo/Keith Walters ’11) Chemistry and Biochemistry News Chemistry Professor Dr. Kazushige Yokoyama is driven to understand the biophysical processes associated with the formation of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) plaques, with the hope of one day helping contribute to a cure. Dr. Yokoyama and co-workers recently authored an article, Protein Corona Formation and

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Photograph of Ashley Wool '09 singing in the broadway show, How to Dance in Ohio

Two Geneseo Graduates Shine on Broadway

Ashley Wool ’09 (center) performing at the Belasco Theatre. / Photo provided. Alumni Relations News The lights of Broadway are shining bright on two Geneseo graduates. Stage manager Kate Wallace ’06 and actor Ashley Wool ’09 are both involved with the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, which debuted at the Belasco Theatre in early

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Officers Receive State University of New York Chiefs of Police’s Life Saving Award

Office Hours 24 Hours a DayEmergency: (585) 245-5222 or 911Other: (585) 245-5651police@geneseo.edu Left to right: Assistant Chief Richard Myers, Officer Kyle Bree, Lieutenant Matthew Tomaszewski, and Chief Scott Ewanow ’06 (Image provided) University Police News SUNY Geneseo University Police Department’s Lieutenant Matthew Tomaszewski and Officer Kyle Bree were awarded the 2023 State University of New York Chiefs of

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Elvio Fernandes '94 playing keyboard on stage

Elvio Fernandes ’94: Guiding Others to Rock Stardom

Elvio Fernandes ’94 / Provided Photo Alumni Relations News For many, college is a transformative journey to discover yourself and what you truly love. Elvio Fernandes ’94 embodies this journey of self-discovery and passion. Fernandes, a successful musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur who tours the world with American rock band Daughtry, entered college as a stand-out

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From Valley to Vanguard: Steven Wilson ’96

Steven Wilson ’96 (right) with American Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar / Photo provided Alumni Relations News Steven Wilson ’96 might tell you that his journey from Geneseo to a career in public relations has the makings of a good story—and he’d know. After all, crafting compelling narratives is what he’s mastered since his days as

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Alexa LaPierre ’20 Shines in Vox’s ‘Science, Explained’

Alexa LaPierre ’20 / Photo via Vox Alumni Relations News Alexa LaPierre ’20 is making waves in the scientific community after being featured in a popular Vox video series, “Science, Explained.” The video has received nearly 5 million views and explores the scientific community’s emerging understanding of how atomic matter behaves under extreme pressures, such

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Creators in Concert Event: Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj at America’s National Opera Center

Matthew Pearce in Slanted: An American Rock Opera by Simon Tam and Joe X. Jiang. Photo Credit: Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Performing Arts News On Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET, enjoy a showcase of works directed by multi-hyphenate artist Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, including excerpts of The Factotum, co-created with

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Meet the Playwright in Queens, NY: Assistant Professor Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj

Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, Assistant Professor of Stage Direction Performing Arts News Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj is an Indo-Afro-Caribbean, multi-disciplinary, award-winning American Theatre artist, educator, and activist. He is also an Assistant Professor of Stage Direction at SUNY Geneseo. Mr. Maharaj was twice hailed in The New York Times as a Critics Pick and has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway,

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Rahama Wright ’02 Honored as Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association’s D.C. Chapter

Rahama Wright ’02 (left) and Ramunda Lark, founder, Mahogany Books Alumni Relations News Rahama Wright ‘02 has been recognized by the Washington, DC Chapter of the National Black MBA Association as Entrepreneur of the Year. Wright earned a degree in international relations from and served in the Peace Corps following her time at Geneseo. While

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Joseph Morelle ’86 Receives Rochester Business Journal Icon Honors Award

Joseph Morelle ’86 / Photo by Keith Walters ’11 Alumni Relations News Joseph Morelle ‘86 is the recipient of a 2023 Rochester Business Journal Icon Honors Award. The Icon Honors recognition acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership both within their fields and in their community engagements. Morelle earned a BA in political science from Geneseo

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