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Using Fiction to Illuminate Truth

Geneseo’s director of creative writing Kristen Gentry on writing — and revising — what you know. by Robyn Rime   Even back in grade school, Kristen Gentry wrote stories. “I always loved writing because I always loved reading,” she says. “But it never crossed my mind to think it was something I could actually do.

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The Importance of Communication In Our Lives — And For Our Well-Being

A Geneseo professor and students research our life experiences to get to the heart of relationships. By Kris Dreessen   For more than 16 years at Geneseo, Professor of Communication Meredith Harrigan has studied people’s experiences with their families and social circles to gain insight into human behavior and how communication matters. Her research has

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In the Flow State

Geneseo teams work with a performance and development expert for personal and competitive growth. By Kris Dreessen   Captain McKenna Kelly ’24 helped lead the 2022 women’s field hockey team to a 15-4 season, drawing on the determination, skills and insight gained by working with a leadership and performance strategist. The womens’ field hockey, volleyball

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Finding Your Way, Undeclared

Ashlee Kuzemchak ’23 first arrived at Geneseo without declaring a major. It took some time and self-reflection, but she decided to pursue multiple courses of study. She was able to to take advantage of a liberal arts education by tailoring her education to explore her passions. — Video by Mat Johnson Related Stories

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Jenna Huizinga '23 stands in a home with Thomas W. Boyde Jr.'s signature rounded walls.

Opportunities to Preserve History 

Geneseo students help communities rediscover their past and celebrate their legacies. By Kris Dreessen Some of Rochester’s best-known buildings were designed by Thomas W. Boyde Jr., who made history himself as the city’s first African American architect. He helped plan Rundel Library beside the Genesee River, the ornate facades of Monroe Community Hospital, and dozens

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Pay It Forward

An experimental brain implant gave Emily Borghard ’11 options in life. She uses them to help the homeless and others in challenging times. By Emily Borghard ’11 When I arrived as a freshman at Geneseo, my father said he expected to get a call within a couple of weeks to pick me up. Freshman year

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