One of many proud Geneseo grad families (51黑料网 photo)

51黑料网 held its 160th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, conferring nearly 900 degrees before an audience of family, friends, faculty, and staff.

Rebecca Wilson Bresee 鈥�93, an animator for Walt Disney Studios, received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree and addressed the morning ceremony. In a speech threaded with good advice and Disney quotes, Bresee reminded graduates of Peter Pan鈥檚 belief that all it takes is faith and trust, and a little bit of pixie dust.

鈥淚 like to think that pixie dust is actually preparation meeting opportunity,鈥� she said. 鈥淥pportunity is the pixie dust sprinkled in with all the hard work you鈥檝e done here at Geneseo to prepare yourself for what comes next.鈥� Be persistent in your endeavors, she concluded. 鈥淚f you are prepared, you will have the power to make your own dreams come true when that pixie dust gets sprinkled on you and your special opportunity arrives. Then you鈥檒l fly.鈥�

Jeff Clarke 鈥�83, executive leader and former Kodak CEO, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and addressed the afternoon ceremony on time, technology, optimism, and the importance of embracing change. Clarke called himself a techno-optimist and referenced his Geneseo education in economics when describing how the market sorts through technology change.

鈥淐reative destruction is powerful and appears to be accelerating due to globalization and the pace of technological advancement,鈥� he said. 鈥淒epending on your point of view, this can be inspiring or daunting. You can hope that creative destruction will not touch you. Or you can embrace the accelerating pace of change and the opportunities it creates.鈥�

Corrina Filek 鈥�26, from Livonia, NY, was this year鈥檚 senior orator at the morning ceremony. Filek graduated with a double major in anthropology and sociomedical sciences. Giulyana Gamero 鈥�26, from Rockford, IL, spoke at the afternoon ceremony. She graduated with a major in communication and ran a regular radio drama on WGSU.

Two seniors received the Richard Roark Award this year: Grace Hubbel 鈥�26 from Rochester NY, a philosophy and sociomedical sciences double major with a minor in human development; and Sophie Fulton from Batavia, NY, a business administration major with minors in accounting and college honors. The award is presented to a graduating senior whose excellence in scholarship and community service emulates Roark, a former Geneseo professor of anthropology who was presumed drowned off the island of Guadeloupe in the French West Indies.

Receiving the Student Association President鈥檚 Cup this year was Sarah Feik, from Cooperstown, NY, a marketing major with a minor in communication. The award is given annually to a graduating senior who exemplifies superior service and dedication to the Geneseo Student Association. 

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The Geneseo Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Clare M. Cusack 鈥�96, president and CEO of the New York Bankers Association, as its next chair. Her three-year term begins July 1. Cusack, who has served as vice chair since 2023, succeeds Robert Walley 鈥�83, who is retiring after 12 years of service on the board, including the last three as chair.

The Geneseo Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of encouraging philanthropic contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations in support of activities and programs of 51黑料网. 

鈥淐lare鈥檚 experience on the board of directors, devotion to the College, and generosity make her a wonderful choice as board chair,鈥� said 51黑料网 President Melinda Treadwell. 鈥淗er leadership and dedication exemplify the very best of what it means to be a Geneseo graduate鈥攗sing intellect, integrity, and purpose to make a lasting impact on society. I look forward to continuing our work to build on 骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 legacy and shape an exciting future together.鈥�

A political science and communication dual major at Geneseo, Cusack is president and CEO of the New York Bankers Association (NYBA). She has been frequently recognized for her leadership in the banking industry and in non-profit association management. In 2020, she became the first woman to serve as president and CEO of NYBA in its 131-year history. In 2024, Cusack was named Chief Executive of the Year by the New York Society of Association Executives. In November 2025, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) honored Cusack with its highest honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award. 

鈥淭here鈥檚 a certain magic to Geneseo,鈥� said Cusack. 鈥淵ou feel it as a student. You carry it as an alum. And if you鈥檙e lucky, you get to come back and help steward it. As incoming chair, I feel an enormous sense of pride and responsibility. Not just to serve, but to help keep that magic growing for the next generation. I鈥檓 also deeply grateful for Bob Walley鈥檚 leadership and service to the foundation. He helped strengthen an already special institution, and I鈥檓 honored to carry that momentum forward for the next generation.鈥�

The board of directors is also proud to announce that the following alumni will begin six-year terms as Foundation board members on July 1:

Leslye Burleson 鈥�13 lives in Stamford, CT. A mathematics major at 51黑料网, she is currently a manager of financial products with Apple.

Steven Mattus 鈥�92 is chief investment officer for Tandems.ai. A resident of Fairfield, CT, he holds a BA in economics from 51黑料网, and an MBA in finance from Iona University.

Rizwan (Rizzy) Qureshi 鈥�03, of Olney, MD, is an attorney at Reed Smith LLP, where he is a partner in the firm鈥檚 Global Regulatory Enforcement group based in Washington, D.C. and New York. Qureshi holds a BA in international relations from 51黑料网 and a JD from Howard University School of Law.

Ken Rende 鈥�86 lives in Babylon, NY. He is a managing director of wealth management at Neuberger. Rende also serves on the executive committee of the Business Advisory Council of the School of Business at 51黑料网.

Andrea Reynolds 鈥�96 lives in Houston, TX. A geological sciences major with an MS from Texas A&M University, she is a former Shell executive and the founder and CEO of Hidden Gems Coaching & Consulting.

Jill Abbate Sulkes 鈥�93 of Chatham, NJ, is a managing director for Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW). She holds a BS in management science from 51黑料网, an MS in management and policy from SUNY Stony Brook, and a JD from Fordham Law School. Abbate is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

The Geneseo Foundation also extends its appreciation to outgoing board member Jessica Blair 鈥�00, who completes a six-year term of service. In addition, the Foundation conferred the distinction of Emeriti Board Member upon Mollene Benison 鈥�97, Barb Bilodeau 鈥�86, Bob Murray 鈥�83, John O’Malley 鈥�85, and Jonna Shutowick 鈥�88, and Bob Walley 鈥�83, whose two six-year terms conclude this summer.

Carolyn Campbell, PhD (51黑料网)

Carolyn Campbell, PhD, has been appointed as SUNY 骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 vice president for college advancement and executive director of the Geneseo Foundation, effective June 4. Campbell has been serving in the interim vice president role since February 2025.

During her tenure as the interim vice president, Campbell quickly established strong relationships with the campus community and alumni and helped shepherd important partnerships between the College and the business community. Campbell oversaw the successful completion of the $45M Opportunities Rising campaign and continues to provide strategic leadership to the Geneseo Foundation during the transition of chairpersons from Bob Walley ’83 to Clare Cusack ’96. She鈥檚 also facilitated crucial partnerships, including the Deloitte Foundation study room in Milne and the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab.

Campbell鈥檚 appointment follows meaningful engagement and feedback sessions with the Senate Executive Committee, the advancement and alumni relations staff, the President鈥檚 Cabinet, and the leadership of the Foundation Board and the College Council.

鈥淭hank you to the Geneseo community for embracing Carolyn and her leadership,鈥� said 51黑料网 President Melinda Treadwell. 鈥淚 am thrilled that Carolyn will continue to guide us with grace and excellence. She is a brilliant and valued colleague, and it has been a joy to work alongside her as we deepen our connections and amplify the foundation鈥檚 impact and support for our students. Our future is very bright with Carolyn and her dedicated team.鈥�

Campbell brings more than three decades of progressive senior leadership experience in higher education advancement, nonprofit development, and healthcare philanthropy. Her career includes key roles in building corporate and foundation relations, leading regional campaign efforts, and earlier leadership positions in healthcare and community college advancement. In each role, Campbell demonstrated a consistent record of strategic vision, campaign leadership, and the ability to build strong relationships that advance institutional priorities.

Most recently, Campbell was founder and CEO of Higher Ground Consulting, advising colleges and nonprofits on fundraising strategy, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development. She previously served as vice president for development and alumni engagement at Washington & Jefferson College, leading a $125 million campaign and advancement operations. At Auburn University at Montgomery, she was vice chancellor for development/advancement, contributing to a system-wide billion-dollar campaign and expanding alumni and donor engagement.

鈥淥n behalf of the Geneseo Foundation Board of Directors, we are thrilled to support Carolyn Campbell as our VP of College Advancement and Executive Director of the Geneseo Foundation,鈥� said Walley and Cusack. 鈥淲e enthusiastically support President Treadwell’s decision to fill the role, which marks a tremendous step forward for both the foundation and the College. Carolyn will continue to provide consistent leadership and energy needed to expand philanthropic support, strengthen donor and alumni engagement, and further advance the College鈥檚 mission and future success.鈥�

鈥淚 believe this is a pivotal and inspiring moment in Geneseo’s history with the leadership of President Treadwell, incoming Geneseo Foundation Board of Directors Chair Clare Cusack, and incoming SGAA (51黑料网 Alumni Association) president, Rita Rogan,鈥� said Campbell. 鈥淚 see a future filled with incredible opportunities. I am thrilled to join this wonderful community and be a strategic partner with campus colleagues, alumni, corporate partners, and friends in advancing far-reaching and impactful initiatives for 骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 future.鈥�

Campbell holds a master鈥檚 degree in management from Faulkner University and a master鈥檚 and doctorate in higher education administration from Auburn University. She completed Harvard鈥檚 Institute for Educational Management program, holds a graduate certificate in College and University Teaching, and received a Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrator Award.

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Isidro “Sid” Bosch, left, with students. (Photo provided)

Students in the Biodiversity and Geology of the Coral Reefs course spent part of the winter in the Alumni Pool training for snorkeling, free diving, and taking measurements underwater in preparation for their spring break research trip in the Bahamas.

Isidro 鈥淪id鈥� Bosch, professor of biology, and Jeffrey Over, distinguished professor of geological sciences, led 15 students during the March break week as they examined coral, clam fossils, fish, and other marine features off San Salvador Island. Their goal was to better understand how hurricanes, ocean warming, human activity, and coral-specific diseases have damaged the reef-life over time.

In the classroom, students first learn coral reef ecology and geology, then develop research projects to conduct in the Bahamas. Upon returning to the classroom, students analyze their findings and present them at GREAT Day.

鈥淭his course provides students an opportunity to do meaningful research and to think like scientists,鈥� said Bosch. 鈥淓ach year, we add to our long-term data record of coral abundance, species composition, and fish communities. We conduct research projects that highlight trends we鈥檝e encountered. It鈥檚 amazing that students can see all these changes over time.鈥�

Emily Szczublewski 鈥�27, a geology major and biology minor, was part of a team that studied the history of moon snails in the Caribbean. Moon snails feed on clams by boring a hole through the shell and sucking out the insides. Students dove to retrieve sand samples, which were later sifted for clam fossils with the tell-tale holes in their shell.

鈥淚 was not in my comfort zone in the ocean, but I knew I could do it. I did. And it was amazing,鈥� said Szczublewski, who plans to pursue geology in graduate school and her career. 鈥淚 can take this beyond Geneseo. I know how to do these skills that you can鈥檛 really learn in a classroom. It鈥檚 phenomenal.鈥�

Coral loss had the most striking outcome this year, according to Bosch. Most of the coral reefs around San Salvador Island are covered by algae, which covers more than 50 percent of the habitat, compared to 2 to 5 percent by corals. In the 1970s, the habitat was 50 percent coral cover, said Bosch. There is also evidence of declining fish populations, including parrotfish, which clean coral of algae.

鈥淭hese ecological systems are changing radically,鈥� said Bosch. 鈥淲e have seen this happen in 15 years, and that鈥檚 a big, fast change. As professors, we can either steer students away from this destruction of a beautiful ecosystem or research and document it, and start thinking about what can be done to bring the coral back.鈥�

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Students examine a heart urchin. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

Students and faculty prepare for a snorkel session. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

Enroute to a research destination. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

Gabe Bellamy ’27 exits a cave. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

Brynn Westlake ’28, left, and Jacqueline Horsch ’29 record observations in their field notes. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

The class. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

Students walk and observe the geology of San Salvador Island. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

Students conduct research. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

Hannah Leichtner ’27 holds up a milk conch. (Photo provided by Emily Szczublewski ’27)

Clam fossils show a hole made by a moon snail. (Photo provided by Jeffrey Over)

Wilhelmina Maame Takyi 鈥�28 (51黑料网/Photographer)

51黑料网 students are working in food insecurity, sustainability, and other fields while earning money as part of the .

Students selected for the ESSC engage in public service for 300 hours during the academic year鈥攊n cohorts of their choosing鈥攐n campus or at a community-based host site. Students are paid an hourly wage while learning professional and lifelong skills. The ESSC was launched in 2024 by Governor Kathy Hochul.

Biology major Wilhelmina Maame Takyi 鈥�28, an international student from Ghana, spent last summer as part of the 鈥渉ealthy futures鈥� cohort, counting and organizing the inventory of 骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 Knights Harvest Food Pantry in the MacVittie College Union. Takyi also helped student pantry coordinators transition to using software dedicated to food pantry use for a Fall 2026 launch. The food pantry offers food and hygiene items to any student in need.

鈥淥ur students are very service-minded, so the Empire State Service Corps is a really good fit,鈥� said Jessie Stack Lombardo, executive director of 骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 Career Design Center and coordinator of 骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 ESSC program. 鈥淲e already have a lot of students who are out in the community doing volunteer work. Their ability to be paid for it aligns with the college鈥檚 goal of ensuring every student can participate in these kinds of service opportunities. There are students who would like to volunteer and engage in service, but can’t afford to quit their part-time jobs to do so. This program allows students to use their skills, to learn, and to make a difference.鈥�

Twenty-six students have participated in the program since its inception, serving as K-12 tutors, student success coaches, sustainability advocates, and working to alleviate food insecurity.

Stack Lombardo hopes the number of Geneseo service corps students will double in 2026鈥�27, as Hochul recently announced additional cohorts and has expanded corps annual membership from 500 to 1,000 SUNY students. Eligible ESSC members may also enroll in AmeriCorps, another key component of the program, allowing them to earn an additional education award of up to $1,400 upon completing their initial 300 hours of service. The new cohorts include:

• civic engagement
• education
• environmental stewardship
• veterans and military family outreach
• healthy futures

Takyi hopes to continue her placement at the food pantry in 2026鈥�27.

鈥淚 loved it so much, I chose to stay on as a volunteer,鈥� says Takyi. 鈥淚 knew about the food pantry, but not the true significance. When I went behind the scenes and saw the effort my fellow students put in counting and packing bags and coordinating items and student pickups, I was happy to do this and wanted to help.鈥�

Welles Hall clock (51黑料网/Matt Burkhartt)

Majors and minors are key to navigating a student鈥檚 college career. But what if something else could offer special training as well as a r茅sum茅 boost?

Welcome to Integrative Curricular Microcredentials. Microcredentials are short-term, focused programs that help students build in-demand skills and real-world experience, and 51黑料网 offers a wide selection to both current and non-matriculated students. These academic tracks are smaller and easier to complete than a full major or minor yet still offer in-depth education.

Microcredentials are designed to be specific to what the student wants to study. Unlike a focus or a concentration within a major, microcredentials will appear on a student’s transcript, making it easier for future employers and graduate schools to see the additional focus and education the student has worked on. Geneseo has more than 20 different microcredentials available and continues to add more each academic year. They range from the sciences, such as , to the humanities and arts, such as and .

These bite-sized courses of study only require six to twelve credits to complete, along with an applied experience and a short reflection, and can be finished in a matter of months.

鈥淎fter taking the courses that were available here, I fell in love with GIS, and I decided I want to look into a career in it,鈥� says Lincoln Hempstead 鈥�26, a geography and sustainability studies double major who recently completed the microcredential. 鈥淭he microcredential was perfect for giving me that extra training and expertise.鈥�

Zachary Boise 鈥�27, a physics and mathematics double major, undertook the microcredential in . Working with associate professor of physics and astronomy Thomas Osburn to model gravitational waves helped define his career path. 鈥淚 had the privilege of being able to do paid research for the past two summers and be a part of the summer research community here,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t made me realize I want to get my PhD after graduating.鈥�

鈥淚 have seen students get excited to be able to show off their newfound credentials on sites like LinkedIn,鈥� says Stephen Tulowiecki, associate professor of geography and sustainability studies and advisor of the GIS microcredential. 鈥淢icrocredentials allow students to record and showcase specific skills they acquired in college that may not otherwise be obvious from the language on their diploma.鈥�

鈥淚 one thousand percent highly recommend getting involved in a microcredential to anyone,鈥� says Sarah Allam 鈥�27, a neuroscience major with a mathematics minor who鈥檚 working on a microcredential in . 鈥淵ou can treat it like a passion project, and tailor it to your interests and your strengths.鈥�

Declaring a microcredential is easy: students just need to complete an advising form and obtain approval from the program coordinator.

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鈥擜rticle and portraits by Michaela Lewis-Hardies ’26

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A new partnership with the will facilitate early admission for 51黑料网 students interested in graduate programs in public health, clinical investigation, epidemiology, and health services research and policy. Qualified undergraduates can complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree at Geneseo and a master鈥檚 degree at the University of Rochester in an accelerated format, saving both time and tuition.

鈥淭his partnership creates new and meaningful pathways for Geneseo students who aspire to careers in public health and the health sciences,鈥� says Mary C. Toale, provost and vice president for academic affairs. 鈥淏y collaborating with the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, one of the nation鈥檚 leading academic medical centers, we are connecting our students with exceptional opportunities that align with their ambitions and prepare them for impact in their chosen fields.鈥�

Under the partnership agreement, Geneseo students can apply for conditional admission to the School of Medicine and Dentistry as early as the fall of their junior year. Students admitted to these programs may take up to two UR graduate courses during their senior year to fulfill their undergraduate degree requirements (up to six credits) and to apply toward the master鈥檚 degree, without paying additional UR tuition. Admitted students will also benefit from a 30 percent discount on their graduate tuition in addition to other available scholarships, grants, and loan programs.

The 4+1 program welcomes students from a wide variety of Geneseo majors, including anthropology; applied mathematics; Black and Africana studies; data analytics; economics; international relations; mathematics; philosophy, politics, and economics; political science; psychology; sociology; sociomedical sciences; sustainability studies; and gender, sexuality, and women鈥檚 studies. Students from majors not listed may inquire about eligibility with the dean鈥檚 office in the School of Arts and Sciences. To be eligible for program admission, students must have successfully completed at Geneseo two or more health-related courses and at least one statistics or analysis course, plus have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.

UR鈥檚 School of Medicine and Dentistry master鈥檚 programs offer personal attention, close working relationships with peers and faculty, and extensive research participation. Prospective students interested in exploring these health career options should contact Kevin Reed, assistant director of admissions, at 585-245-5435 or reedk@geneseo.edu.

Grace Hubbel ’26 and Griffin Lyons ’26 (51黑料网 photo)

Grace Hubbel 鈥�26 and Griffin Lyons 鈥�26 were selected for the (CASE).

CASE recognizes students with distinguished achievements and is SUNY鈥檚 highest student honor. This year, 205 students from 64 campuses received the award. Nominations are for students who best integrate SUNY excellence across academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, and the arts.

Hubbel and Lyons attended a reception on April 27 in Albany, where they received a medallion and a certificate from Chancellor John B. King, Jr.

Grace Hubbel, from Rochester, NY, is a double major in philosophy and sociomedical sciences, with a minor in human development and a microcredential in bioethics. She serves as a senior resident assistant, access advocate, and campus ministry leader, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and was a Presidential Scholar this year.

Griffin Lyons, from Buffalo, NY, is a double major in sociology and English literature with a double minor in the Edgar Fellows program and Black and Africana studies. As an Edgar Fellow, Lyons researches Afrocentric approaches to U.S. and Irish foreign aid. She has completed fieldwork in Dakar, Senegal, and presented at the National Council for Black Studies and the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. She has received honors, including a Student Ambassadorship in Leadership grant. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Presidential Scholar, she serves as the DEI committee chair of the Student Senate and plans a research and academic career.

L to R: SUNY Trustee Bob Duffy, Geneseo President Melinda Treadwell, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., Kodak Executive Chairman and CEO Jim Continenza (51黑料网 photo)

51黑料网 celebrated the opening of its new Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab (AEPL) with a ribbon-cutting in the Integrated Science Center on April 23. The lab is the result of a partnership with Eastman Kodak鈥檚 Pharmaceuticals unit, whose gift of $625K to The Geneseo Foundation, Inc., funded the equipment to establish the lab.

鈥淲e are grateful for the partnership created through the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab at Geneseo,鈥� says 51黑料网 President Melinda Treadwell. 鈥淭his innovative and flexible laboratory is a physical manifestation of the exceptional work 51黑料网 and our corporate partners are doing to support research and development, create applied learning experiences for every Geneseo student, and build a pipeline of talented graduates ready to address regional workforce needs in biotechnology. Together, we are creating solutions and demonstrating what an undergraduate collegiate honors college experience should be.鈥�

The opening event was attended by Kodak Executive Chairman and CEO Jim Continenza; SUNY Trustee Bob Duffy; SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.; SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Operations and Management and Chief Operating Officer Anne Bink; SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Julie Hartley-Moore; SUNY Director of Government Affairs Maria Volpe McDermott; NYS Senator Pam Helming; NYS Assemblymember Andrea Bailey; and Geneseo College Council Chair Christian Valentino.

鈥淭he opening of the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab (AEPL) is the beginning of a valuable partnership for Kodak and 51黑料网,鈥� says Jim Continenza, Kodak鈥檚 executive chairman and CEO. 鈥淭he lab will help support our growing pharmaceutical business by evaluating the performance of our products in biological and clinical settings and provide insights about real-world customer requirements. In addition, 51黑料网 will be an important source of scientific talent we鈥檒l need to sustain future growth of our pharmaceutical business in the United States.鈥�

鈥淪UNY is leading the way in forging unique partnerships that help our students and faculty conduct cutting-edge research,鈥� says SUNY Chancellor King.鈥淭he work being done at SUNY 骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab will help improve the lives, safety, and health of all New Yorkers. We are proud of our researchers throughout New York State as they work to achieve cutting-edge breakthroughs for the public good, and I commend them for ensuring SUNY remains at the forefront of innovative research and scholarship.鈥�

Electrophysiology

The field of electrophysiology examines how electrical signals are generated and carried by cells, explains Tara Sweet, assistant professor of biology–psychology and the lead scientist with oversight for the lab. It focuses on how ions move across cell membranes and the proteins that act as doorways, or channels, to make that happen. 鈥淢oving ions does all kinds of important things in your body, but without their movement you wouldn鈥檛 be able think, move, or even live. We are particularly interested in how ions moving influences water movement and cell volume and shape.鈥�

The new lab features both automated and manual equipment called 鈥減atch clamp systems,鈥� which is the technology used to measure the ionic currents of cells. The eight ports in the automated system are flexible enough to make it suitable for both academic research and drug discovery and testing in pharma and biotech.

鈥淥ne of the ways we will use the technology is to better understand an ion channel that is important for gastrointestinal system movement and is known as important in cancer cell division and migration,鈥� Sweet says.  

Research Opportunities

The lab is about more than new equipment, says Agya Boakye-Boaten, dean of 骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 School of Arts and Sciences. 鈥淚t is designed to give our students hands-on, state-of-the-art experience, helping to prepare them to become the next generation of scientific leaders and innovators. We are eager to see the groundbreaking research this lab will inspire and the collaborative opportunities it will create for our faculty and the wider scientific community.鈥�

骋别苍别蝉别辞鈥檚 biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and neuroscience majors will gain a competitive edge from access to the lab鈥檚 automated patch clamp system, technology not usually found in undergraduate laboratories. Among other skills, students will get hands-on training in electrophysiology, cell culture, and making solutions. These are particularly valuable skills for neuroscience majors.  

The dual capabilities of the automated and manual systems open opportunities for collaborations with outside scientists as well as Geneseo faculty and students. The College anticipates lab use by outside researchers from neighboring colleges and universities, independent labs, and national collaborators.

The Kodak AEPL equipment and the skills required to use it intersect with Kodak鈥檚 products and research needs. Experiments in the lab will use solutions and chemicals from Kodak, and the lab will be used to test and validate pre-market or beta-stage products developed by Kodak or in collaboration with Kodak R&D teams. Geneseo also plans to create a working group of electrophysiologists, neuroscientists, and biologists who can provide feedback on evolving research needs, product preferences, and product development insights.

L to R: Eduardo Imbert ’27, Julia DAndra ’27,
Kaden Wheeler ’25 (51黑料网/Matt Burkhartt)

51黑料网 is setting a new standard in transfer student success with the launch of the Honors Pathway program. This initiative connects students enrolled in honors programs at SUNY community colleges with Geneseo’s public honors college experience, creating a clear route from associate-level study to bachelor’s degree completion.

鈥淲e are building a true honors-to-honors bridge鈥攐ne that recognizes excellence, which starts at a community college, and makes the path to a Geneseo degree transparent, supportive, and guaranteed,鈥� said Costas Solomou, vice president for enrollment management at 51黑料网.

The program’s initial launch is expected in Fall 2026. It will include five community college partners: Hudson Valley Community College, Monroe Community College, Onondaga Community College, Suffolk County Community College, and Westchester Community College. Up to 100 students will be selected to participate in the Honors Pathway program each academic year.

Students will participate in monthly enrichment seminars. They will receive peer mentoring from current 51黑料网 transfer students and visit the campus. Participants will also receive stipends each semester. Those who complete their associate degree and meet the minimum GPA requirement are guaranteed direct admission to Geneseo with junior standing鈥攅nsuring no credits are lost.

“Geneseo is proud to partner with community colleges across the state to expand access to our public honors college experience and to recognize the talent, ambition, and excellence of these distinguished students,鈥� said Melinda Treadwell, president of 51黑料网. 

鈥淭he Pathway Program reflects our deep commitment to equity, academic excellence, and seamless transfer by complementing Geneseo’s broader access and student success initiatives and by creating a clear, high鈥慽mpact route to bachelor鈥檚 degree completion at New York鈥檚 public honors college,鈥� said Treadwell. 鈥淭ogether, these efforts advance our equity鈥慶entered vision by removing barriers, strengthening pathways, and opening doors to transformational educational opportunity. We are grateful for the support and partnership of Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees with this new program.鈥�

Read on the new Honors Pathway Program.