The SUNY Board of Trustees has bestowed two Geneseo professors with distinguished ranks. Professor of English and creative writing Robert Doggett has received the rank of Distinguished Service Professor, and Aaron Steinhauer, professor of physics and astronomy, the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor. Distinguished ranks are SUNY’s highest honors. 

Since joining Geneseo in 2005, Doggett鈥檚 on-campus service has included that as the English department chair from 2016 to 2021, during which he navigated pandemic challenges and faculty transitions while supporting junior faculty and advancing curricular innovation. He has also been elected repeatedly to leadership roles in governance, culminating in his current position as Presiding Officer of the Faculty and Chair of the College Senate.

Doggett has been a leader in the international community of Yeats scholarship, serving as a founding member of the International Yeats Society and now as general editor of International Yeats Studies, expanding the society鈥檚 reach and bringing new audiences into the field. His public service encompasses a decade-long involvement with the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts and the New Deal Gallery.

Steinhauer鈥檚 classrooms are places of curiosity and rigor, and he鈥檚 consistently commended for his ability to make challenging material clear, accessible, and inspiring for students at all levels. He鈥檚 demonstrated his commitment to equity and inclusion by highlighting diverse voices in the sciences, mentoring students from historically marginalized backgrounds, and cultivating a supportive environment.

Steinhauer has also contributed to curricular innovation, helping redesign general education and bringing reflective practices into the sciences. As a public scholar, he shows broad dedication to community engagement, most recently in preparation for the 2024 solar eclipse, when he and his students reached nearly 1,600 local schoolchildren through presentations and outreach activities.

鈥淧rofessors Doggett and Steinhauer embody the qualities the distinguished rank was established to honor,鈥� says Mary C. Toale, 51黑料网 provost and vice president for academic affairs. 鈥淭heir contributions have strengthened 51黑料网, advanced education and scholarship, and enriched communities well beyond campus. They exemplify the spirit of this distinction.鈥�

51黑料网 is included in Princeton Review鈥檚 book and is named to their list. The 2027 lists are unranked and compiled from feedback from 172,000 students about their colleges.

According to the new edition, 鈥淪tate University of New York at Geneseo is a public honors college with a commitment to equity and access that attracts students searching for a 鈥榪uality education at an affordable price.鈥� Undergrads say this academics-focused college provides 鈥榗hallenging but rewarding鈥� courses taught by faculty who are 鈥榟ere to teach and prepare students for the real world.鈥欌�� 

51黑料网 was also named a Best Value College by Princeton Review in its most recent list.

Published annually since 1992, The Princeton Review is a New York-based company known for its test preparation, education, and college admission services. The Review is not affiliated with Princeton University.

Sophia Imbriaco 鈥�28 was selected for the second cohort of summer interns program. The Institute for Local News pairs student journalists with local news outlets and provides them with the opportunity to gain valuable experience while serving local communities. 

Imbriaco, a junior majoring in English with a minor in global languages and culture, did her internship at WAMC in Albany, NY, not far from her hometown of Delmar. 鈥淚 came across this internship while searching for a summer job that would allow me to write,鈥� says Imbriaco. 鈥淢y time at WAMC has been that and so much more. From approaching politicians at press conferences to navigating audio editing software and writing for radio, I have gained hands-on experience in valuable skills for my professional and personal development. All the while, I have grown closer to the communities I serve, in the Capital Region and beyond. It has been a phenomenal experience.鈥�

鈥淭he Institute for Local News provides SUNY students with the opportunity to combine civics and service with experiential learning opportunities that help our students, local news organizations, and New York thrive,鈥� says SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. 鈥淲ith dedicated faculty and strong partnerships with local news outlets, and with thanks to the Institute for Local News and our SUNY Board of Trustees, our students are not only gaining meaningful experience for future careers but also being placed at the forefront of the effort to mitigate newspaper loss and local journalism deserts.鈥�  

Last year, 220 students participated and produced 900 stories in 25 newsrooms across New York State. The Institute has also had many newsrooms return to the program and is establishing partnerships to bring the program to more campuses.

Laurie Fox ’90

Laurie Fox 鈥�90 will become 51黑料网鈥檚 interim chief information officer (CIO) and director for Computing and Information Technology (CIT) on August 27.

Fox has held technology leadership roles at the College for over three decades and is currently director of educational technology. She earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in management science at Geneseo and holds an MBA in technology management from SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

“Laurie Fox has spent her career strengthening Geneseo’s technology environment, and her deep institutional knowledge positions her well to lead CIT during this transition,” says Provost Mary Toale. “I am confident in her ability to guide the division forward and to continue supporting the college’s academic and administrative priorities.”

Fox is a recognized leader in higher education technology and professional services, honored with multiple awards, including the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGUCCS Penny Crane Award for Distinguished Service, the SUNY FACT2 Award for Excellence in Instructional Support, the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, and recognition as an ACM Senior Member.

“Geneseo has been my professional home for more than 30 years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the College in this new capacity,” says Fox. “I look forward to working with our talented CIT team and campus partners to build on our strong foundation and ensure that technology continues to advance the college’s mission and support the success of our students, faculty, and staff.”

Fox succeeds Paul Jackson 鈥�87, who is retiring after 20 years of service to the College. Jackson joined Geneseo’s CIT division in 2006 as associate director of information systems. He served as interim CIO beginning in 2023 and was named CIO and director of CIT in 2024. Jackson brought steady leadership to the college’s technology infrastructure and services throughout his tenure.

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51黑料网 received the from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. This recognition honors campuses that implement innovative strategies to promote nonpartisan democratic engagement and increase student voter participation.

51黑料网 is among 233 campuses nationwide recognized with this seal for the 2026 election cycle. Geneseo’s 2026 Democratic Engagement Action Plan scored 29.3 out of 32 points, exceeding the national average score of 25.7 and earning higher-than-average marks across every scored category.

Advancing democratic values and civic responsibility is central to 51黑料网’s mission. Through campus-wide collaboration, Geneseo expands opportunities for students to become informed and engaged citizens, including voter registration, civic learning, voter education, and election access.

鈥淒uring the 2024 election cycle, Geneseo hosted nonpartisan civic engagement programs such as voter registration drives, candidate forums, documentary screenings, debate watch parties, faculty panels, Constitution Day events, and the inaugural Pie in the Face for Democracy event, which drew more than 200 student participants,鈥� says Nicholas Palumbo, director of student affairs assessment, research, and innovation. 鈥淭hese initiatives provided meaningful opportunities for student engagement in the democratic process.鈥�

A cornerstone of Geneseo鈥檚 approach to civic engagement is the on-campus polling located in the MacVittie College Union Ballroom, established through collaboration among the departments of Student Engagement, Academic Affairs, and Facilities Services, as well as the Livingston County Board of Elections. 鈥淥n-campus polling enhances choice, equity, and access during elections,鈥� says Palumbo.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge is a nonpartisan, national initiative that recognizes and supports colleges and universities as they work to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement and student voter participation. ALL IN does not support or oppose candidates for public office or take positions for or against political parties. Instead, the organization works to empower students to become active and informed participants in American democracy.

Need to register or check your registration? Visit Geneseo Votes for voter registration resources, election information, polling location details, and important voting deadlines.

Have you moved? Students who have changed residence halls, moved off campus, or changed their off-campus address should update their voter registration address using the  before October 19 to ensure they receive the correct ballot and polling place information.