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SUNY Geneseo has announced its speakers for the 2024 undergraduate and master’s degree ceremonies.

SUNY Geneseo alumni Jackie Dycke Norris ’92 and Bruce Himelstein ’76 will receive honorary degrees at the undergraduate Commencement 2024 ceremonies on Saturday, May 18.

Eric Hinman ’02 promised to meet someone new, every day. Years later, he continues his goal in unique ways.

Content strategist Sam Frenzel ’18 landed a job with tech company Spotify—despite not being a tech guy.

Alumnus Sean Diehl’s research was instrumental in RSV vaccines. He has expanded his work as Zika and dengue regions spread.

Jordan Daniel ’11 never wanted an office job again. From Spain, he maintains his legal and real estate careers—and provides new opportunities for Geneseo students.

Bennett Marano ’12 met his Geneseo family on day one. They’ve relied on each other ever since.

Schiller C. Joseph ’04 draws on his Geneseo foundation to help others in his career.

Aside from animated movies starring adorable bugs, people don’t generally think about insects having feelings.

John "JD" Dennis '79 crafted functional art all his life. Then, he found his passion for creating banjos. 

Three new Geneseo Foundation Board officers were elected recently to start a three-year term: Robert Walley '83, chair; Clare Cusack '96, vice chair; and Jessica Blair '00, secretary. 

Mary Cockram Morse and her late husband, William Edward Morse, were honored for their generosity and support of the College at the Donors of Distinction ceremony on April 27.

High-energy-density physicist Danae Polsin ’13 and professor of physics Stephen Padalino explain experiments that recently harnessed the same energy produced by the sun and stars — and what it may mean for the future of energy.

Curiosity inspired Holly Nicole Kandel ’16 to move to Senegal. She built a career in Africa, advocating for health and community development.

Educator Derinda McKinstry MSEd '17 will speak at SUNY Geneseo's master's degree commencement May 12.

Investigative journalist Jared Bennett ’11 fights for accountability, including in the wake of weather disasters. 

Gina Wittek ’22 has been the interim coordinator for Fraternal Life and Off-Campus Services in SUNY Geneseo’s Office of Fraternal Life since summer 2022. The coordinator provides resources to students involved with or interested in Greek life and those who are looking to move off-campus.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has named Holly Brandow Salatel ’87,’88 MSEd to SUNY Geneseo’s College Council for a three-year term.

Gail Cabahug ’22, an international relations graduate from Albany, NY, has won a 2022–23 US Student Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Spain.

Geneseo's sustainability studies major helped Lauren Goulet '22 gain the skills and experience she wanted for her budding career.

Steve Hilfiker ’88 was saved by a heart transplant. He’s now dedicated to raising awareness of his rare disease and the importance of organ donation.

Professional potters Mark Lukacs ’76 and Cathy Lukacs ’74 met in a ceramics class at SUNY Geneseo, and the rest is history.

Three regional business journals recently recognized seven SUNY Geneseo alumni with 40 Under 40 awards.

Geneseo is the kind of village in which people take care of and invest in each other. Meet some of the alumni business owners on Main Street.

The College recognized Robert E. Murray '83 for his extended and generous support of the College by dedicating the Murray Conference Room in the School of Business in his honor.