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One of Geneseo’s first international students, Akiko Shimojima ’00, recently earned a bronze award at the 10th Japan International MANGA Awards for her work as co-author of the book, “Secrets of the Ninja.”

In Beijing, Mingxin Li ’16, dreamed of seeing the blue sky through a seemingly eternal layer of dark smog and smoke that billowed from countless factory smoke stacks. He found a new home, and his passion, at Geneseo.

Wendi Kinney has been with Geneseo 16 years and is nationally recognized expert in Greek organization advisement. She has been a leader in national Greek organizations and has received another award for her commitment and hard work.

Emma Belson’ 19 is a “one-woman show.” Every few weeks, she decides what the next exhibit will be at the student-led Kinetic Gallery in the Union. The process of running a gallery is intensive, but Emma loves it.

“I want to bring my passion for the arts to all students, regardless of major,” she says.

Marissa Mulder '07 has performed six shows in Manhattan since launching her career as a cabaret singer in 2010. Each has won critical acclaim from The New York Times, which dubbed her a "rising cabaret singer."

Willkens, founder and CEO of Development Finance International Inc., is an international business advisor who pairs clients with funding opportunities in emerging markets.

Senior Erik Mebust is driven by curiosity and a desire to make tangible, positive impacts on other people’s lives. He achieves this through his altruistic, dedicated work on and off of the SUNY Geneseo campus - including an internship with the New York City Office of United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

Justin Behrend, associate professor of history at SUNY Geneseo, has been awarded the 2016 McLemore Prize, which honors “the most distinguished scholarly book on a topic in Mississippi history or biography published in 2015.”